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A few years ago, a gloxinia-flowering houseplant (Sinningia speciosa) was considered a perennial; The plants would flower and then die back. After a period of dormancy, the plant grew again, delighting its owner with a fresh batch of large, velvety buds. Today’s gloxinias are hybrids bred to bloom quickly. These …

Plant lovers are always looking for easy-to-grow, unique plants with a fun twist. Adenium desert rose plants are perfect specimens for the intrepid or novice gardener. Properly mimicking their native regional conditions will produce many rose-like blooms on an architectural marvel of a plant. Desert Rose Plant Info Desert rose …

Although getting a cactus to bloom isn’t the ultimate goal for most growers, seeing these spiky succulents bloom is still icing on the cake. The wait can be long, as some cactus species take dozens of years to mature, but getting your cactus to bloom is a real horticultural feat. …

Calibrachoa (Calibrachoa x hybrida or Calibrachoa clade) was split off from the petunia family (Petunia clade) in 1989, but the two plants have similar water, container floor, and temperature requirements. Calibrachoa, also known as coastal petunia, trailing petunia or million bells, is a slightly smaller plant with smaller flowers than …

A…Create side garden with walkway is a fantastic way to utilize the space adjacent to your home and improve the overall aesthetic of your property. Here are some ideas to inspire your backyard garden design: Curved path with flower beds: Install a curved walkway along the side of your home …

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 …

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 …

How to Design a Modern Courtyard: A Comprehensive Guide Designing a modern courtyard involves creating a harmonious blend of aesthetic appeal and functionality within a compact outdoor space. Here’s a detailed guide to help you design a stylish and practical modern courtyard. Step 1: Planning Your Courtyard 1. Assess Your …

Undoubtedly numerous rainbow gardens have been started (and some forgotten) by kids eager to get their hands dirty and their seeds in the ground A quick search for “how to plant a rainbow garden” reveals activity sheets, lesson plans and other projects you can do with kids. But how about …

For mini succulents, you also need cute miniature pots that fit their size well to enhance their cuteness. These bite-sized succulents in mini pots are guaranteed to melt your heart and are really easy to reproduce. Get ready for a double helping of sweets!   Mini succulents in pots 1. …