Indoor gardening has proven popular during the coronavirus pandemic as people spend more time at home.

Sales of house plants have boomed during lockdown and are up by 200%, as indoor gardening among the under-35s increases by 75%.

Two women from Greater Manchester say they have realised first hand the benefits of having plants in their home.

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