How to Grow and care for Coleus The variety of patterns is amazing, with solid colors, splashes, spots, streaks, spots, fringes and veins. Color intensity varies with sunlight, sensitivity to heat and other conditions. The term “sun coleus” refers to selections that tolerate more sun. The cultivars with dark leaves …
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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 …
Read More »How to Grow, and Care for Petunias
Pretty petunias are one of the most popular flowers because of their exceptional blooms and long flowering period. As with most annual plants, they become leggy by mid-summer, so you should prune the shoots back to about half their length. Learn how to plant and care for your petunias to …
Read More »Amazing planter pot designs for your backyard
No matter how small, any outdoor space can benefit from container gardening ideas. Offering vibrant hues, subtle fragrance and beautiful foliage, they are a fantastic way to breathe new life into a seating area or veranda.
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Curved path with flower beds: Install a curved walkway along the side of your home using materials such as pavers, bricks, or gravel. Line the path with flower beds on either side, filled with colorful blooms and greenery. This creates a visually appealing and inviting entrance to your backyard. Vertical …
Read More »How to Plant, Grow and Care for Bougainvillea Vine
Bougainvilleas are versatile landscape plants as they can be grown as vines, bushes, trees or in planters. With bright pink and green foliage and resistance to many diseases and pests, bougainvillea can be a beautiful, easy-to-grow plant. How to use bougainvillea in the garden Bougainvillea growers use the plant in …
Read More »Growing and caring for blooming cactus
Many of us have to bring cacti indoors for the winter to protect them from the cold. While this is necessary in many cold winter climates, by doing this we may be creating conditions where cacti will not flower. Too much water, too much heat, and too little bright light …
Read More »Gorgeous Small Backyard Corner Ideas
Sometimes living big means thinking small. If your outdoor space is lacking in square footage, it may seem like your outdoor entertaining dreams are far-fetched – but with a little creative thinking, sound design advice and clever additions, you can get the most out of your garden. Whether you’re hosting …
Read More »Enchanted Meadows: The Majestic Beauty of Lupines
Lupine flowers, also called bluebonnets, are often grown as perennial flowers for their showy, colorful spikes of flowers. Although it may take a little time to have a full, thriving garden of bluebonnets, there are a few tips you can follow to grow healthy lupine flowers yourself. What are lupine …
Read More »How to plant and grow hoya flowers
Hoyas, also called wax plants, porcelain flowers or honey plants, are a plant native to Asia that is related to milkweed plants and features fragrant, easy-care tropical flowers that grow in spherical clusters. The plants form woody stems with waxy leaves that remain evergreen. You can train a Hoya plant …
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