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If you like to bring the outside in, pick a feIw flowers from your garden to admire on the kitchen table, or add atmosphere to a dinner party, then consider starting a small cut flower garden. There’s no denying that blooms generally last longer outside. Once they are cut, their …

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 …

There are many reasons to incorporate raised beds into your garden – to combat poor soil, to grow root vegetables appropriately, or simply to keep your back from bending to the ground. But once you’ve decided to create the raised beds, how do you know which of the many raised …

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 …

Spilled flower pots are a quirky and humorous trend in garden design. This is a simple concept that can be applied to any backyard garden and requires just a little thought and creativity. Many of these designs give the impression that the “catastrophe” has just occurred. In some of these …

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 …

Growing bonsai is an art form that has spread liberally over the years. There is something about taking care of your own bonsai that makes people feel proud and teaches them patience and balance. Raising and caring for a bonsai tree in its early stages gives more satisfaction than any …

Also known as Strelitzia reginae, this large indoor plant has long, glossy, banana-like leaves. It is native to South Africa and thrives in warmer temperatures between 60-80°F. Keep the bird of paradise away from heating and cooling vents to prevent it from drying out. Avoid frequent repotting as this can …

With its bright colors and showy, cluster-like or frilly flowers, Celosia is highly ornamental for the indoor or summer garden, blooming from mid-summer to early fall. Celosia is sensitive to frost and is best treated as an annual plant. Vibrant flower colors include orange, pink, red and green. Because of …

Have you ever found yourself slightly attracted to the color blue? There’s a reason for that. Firstly, it is a basic color, secondly, it can relax the senses. The blue color represents serenity and wisdom and surrounds us everywhere in nature – in the endless sky and in the sea. …