Carol López

Herbaceous perennials are the foundation of modern landscaping and the driving force behind the ‘New Perennial’ movement — to know them is to love them

Teachers are crying out for greener playgrounds and outdoor spaces where pupils can connect with the learning potential of the plant world. More plants and less cement is the right formula for friendly and sustainable schools

Popularly known as honesty, silver moonplant, money-in-both-pockets, silver dollar, or Chinese coins due to the resplendent halo of its dried pods, the humble ‘Lunaria annua’ reveals its most evocative nature just before dying

These pools appear as lakes or ponds, surrounded by fauna… and the water doesn’t need chlorine, chemicals, or ultraviolet light to remain clean. Biopools may be the best environment for a dip

Glazed dinnerware with blue rims once graced the kitchens of endearing pre-Instagram families. Today, pewterware is the zeitgeist, appreciated for its functionality, sustainability and touch of nostalgia

The preservation process extends the life of bouquets, flowers, buds and leaves. They are similar to fresh bouquets in that they are soft, colorful, flexible and lightly scented, but have the advantage of offering decoration for years without needing water and requiring only minimal maintenance

Maintaining your houseplant healthy involves creating a rain effect without flooding it, and letting its roots emerge from the pot

The British monarch’s obsession with botany will be widely reflected in his coronation