Long live the tulip! These beautiful jewels brighten up our spring days. We’re really looking forward to seeing these blue-green leaves as the earth awakens from its hibernation! Here are our tips for caring for tulips. About Tulips Tulips usually emerge from the ground in late winter or early spring. …
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Coleus can easily be started from seed indoors about 10 weeks before the last frost date in your region. GROWING Set out the plants after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a location that is protected from wind. Coleus stems break off easily. Coleus needs well-draining soil. Water the …
Read More »Amazing planter designs with purple and pink flowers
Planters that serve a purpose help ensure your planters don’t look awkward or out of place. A walkway or stairs is a great way to use potted plants so they serve a purpose and look good. You can frame stairs with planters on both sides. Even flat paths can be …
Read More »Top Cutting Garden Flowers
A cut flower bed – a dedicated area for growing cut flowers – allows you to enjoy your own home-grown blooms from late winter to late fall. If you like to bring the outside in, pick a few flowers from your garden to admire on the kitchen table, or add …
Read More »Charming white succulents to grow
White succulents fall into many different genera and come from many parts of the world. What unites them is their ability to withstand long periods without water. Many succulents are native to dry, arid areas, including deserts, where rainfall is scarce. As such, they require very little watering and are …
Read More »How to Grow Cyclamen
The giving and receiving of flowering plants on holidays is a time-honoured tradition, but one fraught with fears. Unlike a box of chocolates or a pair of gloves, a living plant needs care to stay healthy. Holiday houseplants, like cyclamen, are of particular concern to most people, as their flowering …
Read More »How to grow and care for amazing cactus Gymnocalycium
Gymnocalycium is a genus of about 70 South American species of cacti. The generic name “Gymnocalycium,” from the Greek “naked calyx,” refers to the flower buds bearing no hair or spines. The members of the genus are commonly known as Chin Cactus. The main distribution area of the genus is …
Read More »Captivating large house plants for your interior
Big, bold houseplants with oversized leaves are also the perfect way to embrace biophilic design and the nature-based decor trend that’s everywhere right now. All that beautiful, leafy growth can’t help but give a room life and lushness. Find the best large leaf indoor plant for your space with this …
Read More »Easy and Gorgeous Trellis Ideas for Your Garden
A lattice fence or privacy screen is the perfect way to add a sense of privacy and structure to your garden. Whether the design is wood or metal, a garden trellis creates a beautiful backdrop for outdoor living spaces. Ranging from simple structures to intricate designs, these trellis ideas will …
Read More »How to choose the best hanging basket
Your hanging display starts with the right hanging basket. Get the hardware right and you’re onto a winner. Whether you want to brighten up your front entrance, disguise a plain shed or add interest to a contemporary courtyard, hanging baskets are the perfect way to introduce colour and make use …
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