There will be a new stage at the BBC's Gardeners' World Live this year to reflect the boom in indoor house plants.

The 'Blooming Interiors stage at the show from June 14-17, brings indoor gardening gurus to the fore including Matt Biggs, author of Practical Guide to Growing Healthy Houseplants and Jane Perrone, presenter of podcast On The Ledge.

Michael Perry (Mr Plant Geek) completes the line-up with an exclusive Houseplant Edition of his Weird and Wacky Plant Show.

Complementing the houseplant hotshots, British Florist Association experts present daily demonstrations on how to create the most stunning indoor displays with your garden flowers.

Visitors can even pay a visit to renowned floral designer Jonathan Moseley and his team on the British Flower Bus for more floristry tips, including wedding florals, situated next to the Blooming Interiors stage.

Ms Perrone, famed Gardening editor of Guardian and presenter of On the Ledge, gave her top tips for extending your garden indoors:

nKnow your plants!

Houseplants come in all shapes and sizes, and all have different requirements for watering, feeding, light, humidity and potting compost. For instance, plants that come from tropical climates tend to like moist soil and high humidity, whereas cacti from desert areas are happy in dry air and don't need watering as much. The more you can find out about them, the better you'll be able to care for them, so invest in a good book on houseplants or join an online community to connect with others who share your interests.

nDon't overwater

Most houseplants are killed by one thing - too much water. Confusingly, plants are just as likely to be wilting because they are waterlogged as opposed to because they are short of water. Always test the compost with your finger before watering, and as a rule only water when the soil feels dry down to a depth of about 3cm. Finally, make sure you allow pots to drain and remove any water from the bottom tray or cachepot so the plant isn't sitting in water.

nKeep them close

Stick a houseplant high up on a shelf and the likelihood is you won't spot when it needs some TLC. Instead, place your most prized houseplants somewhere you'll see them often - on the kitchen windowsill where you can look at them as you wash up, or perhaps on your bedside table. That way you can enjoy their beauty and step in quickly when your plant has a problem.