The Bronze Age: 7 Ways to Add Drama with Purple-Brown Plants

At the Chelsea Flower Show last month one plant kept popping up again and again, dotted through show gardens and on nursery stands and displays. Atriplex hortensis—or orache—is an edible salad crop that is increasingly being grown in borders, too, and at Chelsea it was used as a bold vertical …

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How to grow and care for Lantana

Lantana is a perennial vining, flowering shrub in warm zones and an annual in places with frosty winters. Fast-growing lantana produces rounded clusters of small, brightly colored flowers in yellow, orange, white, red, pink, blue, or purple and is often used in hanging baskets or ground covers. Lantana grows best …

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Amazing Plants You Can Easily Grow In Water

If you’re a plant lover like me who’s made too many mistakes by killing valuable greenery due to overwatering, then why not consider growing plants directly *in* water instead? Growing plants in water means no messy soils and no worrying about watering them every other day. With these plants, you …

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How to grow and care for Clematis

With stunning variety, these hardy vines put on an unforgettable show that includes colour, scent and perennial displays of flowers and showy seed heads. Some are evergreen, some deciduous. Flower sizes range from small and delicate to large, plate-sized blooms, and some even fill the air with sweet fragrance. Flowering …

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How to grow and care for frangipani

Appearance and properties of frangipani The frangipani is a small tree with a distinctly tropical appearance. The richly scented blooms appear in the warmer months and range in color from white with a yellow center to bright pink, yellow, pink-yellow-orange blends (often referred to as “fruit salad”) and dark shades …

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Eye-catching Garden Lighting Ideas

Spring is coming soon! It is the season of green grass and sprouting trees and blooming flowers. This is also the time for outdoor activities or just relaxing in front of the yard and enjoying the nice weather in the bright sunshine. Sunset falls but doesn’t mean the light is …

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Growing and caring for hyacinth

Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) are beautiful additions to southern gardens. They offer vibrant floral color with tall spikes of showy blooms and bright green foliage. Hyacinths belong to the asparagus family. They are perennials that produce showy, fragrant flowers that you will look forward to blooming with every year. Read on …

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Backyard Ideas That Will Keep You Outside All Summer Long

Start by considering which style suits you, or combine different styles for a versatile look. Farmhouse and farmhouse-style garden designs are becoming increasingly popular, allowing you to upcycle salvaged materials or forage for supplies at vintage shops. Renovating your backyard landscape may seem like a daunting task, but there are …

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Cute pink houseplants to perk up your home

Houseplants have become a staple in most homes in recent years, and for good reason: they add a touch of green, filter the air, and make a unique-looking (and vibrant) piece of decor. However, if you want to grow houseplants that are different from the rest, you should turn to …

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