Party Venues are the Best Option for Your Next Gathering
There is nothing quite like a party to bring people together to share a joyous experience. Many opt to host their birthday parties in their own home. While that might … Read more
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How To Care For A Hoya Houseplant
Hoyas can be used as tabletop plants (sitting at a table, shelf, or buffet), or as hanging plants. They are available in grow pots of 4, 6, 8 and 10 … Read more
Guide to Growing Aucuba
This evergreen shrub can reach a height of 3 m (10 ft) if left unpruned. It also has a similar spread. Spotted Laurel grows slowly and increases in height at … Read more
10 Most Popular Plants For Landscaping
Many of our clients are curious about the most popular landscaping plants and whether they would work in their gardens. Our landscaping experts have compiled a list of 10 top-rated … Read more
What is Plant-Based Landscaping?
There is a landscaping technique that prioritizes plant life over man-made materials such as concrete and stone. This practice is what they call “plant-based landscaping”. You can use this landscaping … Read more
Growing The Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis)
Onoclea sensibilis is a sensitive fern. Its fronds, although hardy, are sensitive to late frosts. The UK, however, sees the leaves emerge late in the spring when frost risk has … Read more
How You Can Increase Biodiversity In Your Garden: Eco-Friendly Tips
Biodiversity plays an essential role in maintaining the health and resilience of our planet, but many human activities have resulted in a noticeable decline. However, there are steps we can … Read more
How to get your Garden Ready for Spring
While it might seem as though Christmas only wrapped up recently, the fact is that we’re almost done with winter entirely. It won’t be long before we’re basking in the … Read more
How to Avoid Indoor Garden Pests
Indoor gardening is a popular choice because it offers many advantages over traditional outdoor gardening, such as fewer pest problems. However, this doesn’t mean those pest problems aren’t possible. Rather, … Read more
How To Grow Wheatgrass Indoors
Wheatgrass is the tender, newly-sprouted shoots of Tritium Aestivum, a wheat plant. It is actually grass. You have probably seen small pots of “cat grass” in pet shops. This is … Read more
Importance of Growing Vegetables in Rows
Double digging is possible, and organic compost can be added to the soil after it has been compacted. Then, someone asks if you are using square foot cultivation or if … Read more
Growing Stevia Indoors – Your Go-to Guide
Stevia (Stevia Rebaudiana), has become a well-known natural sweetener. It is a perennial tender herb that can be grown outdoors in winter. It cannot survive in areas where there is … Read more
Chives in Winter – Growing and Caring
Chives are cool-season perennials that can be planted early to mid-spring and harvested early in the summer. This herb can take over your garden if it is allowed to fully … Read more
Growing Winter Savory in Winter
Growing Winter savory from seed is easy. It’s best to start it indoors in late winter or early spring, before the ground warms up too much for it to survive … Read more
How to Grow Microgreens in the Winter
Microgreens are small plants which are grown indoors and harvested in a span of just a few weeks. Growing microgreens in the winter is possible with the right equipment, light … Read more
Sprouts In The Winter – Growing and Caring
The end of the season is always a bittersweet time. You are excited to start looking forward to all of the sprouts that will be coming in, but also sad … Read more
Cool Season Herbs to Grow and Care
Winter is quickly approaching, so it’s time for you to get out your scarves, boots, socks, and chunky sweaters. Even if we are happy sipping hot cocoa and drinking our … Read more
Growing Radishes In Winter and Spring
The radish (Raphanus sativus), a cool-season, edible annual, is a member of the Brassicaceae/Cruciferae family, which also includes turnips, cabbage, and broccoli. This article will show you how to grow … Read more
Winter Garlic – Growing and Caring
Garlic can be used in many dishes, so it is a popular choice to grow. It is also very easy to grow in all seasons. Although winter isn’t often associated … Read more
Cherry Tomatoes In The Winter Indoors
Although tomato plants are perennials, they can be frost-tender and won’t survive the winter. However, I have had success overwintering my cherry tomatoes in the winter. This is how to … Read more
Making a Wicking Bed for Greenhouse
The soil in which to grow plants is an essential part of a greenhouse. Growing in grow bags is an option, however, it would be difficult to establish a watering … Read more
Beneficial Garden Rainwater Harvesting
Garden rainwater harvesting is a way to save water and not let it go to waste. The plants prefer water that is stagnant and has the opportunity to warm up. … Read more
Using a Row Cover Tunnel To Protect Your Plants
A row cover tunnel can be used to extend the growing season, and protect plants from hail, cold, wind, hail and other threats. There are many ways to cover a … Read more
How to Grow and Propagate Euphorbia
Euphorbia is large group of plants known for their strikingly designed architecture and brightly colored bracts. There are over 1000 species to choose from, and it’s difficult to give a … Read more
Sarcococca Confusa Growing Guide
Sarcococca confusa, also known as ‘Christmas Box’ or ‘Sweet Box, are evergreen shrubs that are compact and native to China. Jozeph Hooker, a botanist and plant hunter introduced them. What … Read more
The Varieties of the 5 Best Mahonias
Mahonias are bold, often architecturally designed foliage plants. To make unique leaves, rows of richly coloured, holly-like leaflets can be elegantly laid out. They grow upright and spread more as … Read more
How to Grow Fatsia Japonica (Umbrella Plant)
Fatsia japonica, an evergreen shrub that can grow to 2.5m tall, has exotic looking and tropical-looking leaves. It thrives in shade and does not like full sun. They can recover … Read more
How to Grow Hebe Successfully In Your Garden
Hebe are evergreen shrubs that, depending on their variety, can reach heights of 20 cm (8 in) to 1.2 m (4 ft). Additionally, they have nearly the same spread. They … Read more
How to Grow Box (Buxus Sempervirens)
Box (Buxus Sempervirens), is a sturdy little shrub that can also survive in extremely dry soil. The plant will be less happy in wet areas. The box is a slow-growing … Read more
Buxus Sempervirens: Keeping Your Box Plant Healthy
How do we keep our box plant healthy? Box or Buxus sempervirens plants are used in pots, trimmed into shapes, and as a hedge. It can be found on balconies, … Read more
Vegetable Gardening Hacks You Should Know
Growing your own vegetables is fun! But that doesn’t mean it’s always easy, nor does it mean watering the garden, weeding it, fertilizing, and harvesting it don’t become chores at … Read more
Gardening Jobs For December 2024
You might be tempted to do some armchair gardening as the temperatures drop. However, there are still many things you can do in and around your garden to prepare it … Read more
Gardening Jobs For November 2024
It is getting colder now, and there are fewer daylight hours. However, don’t forget to prepare your garden for winter! In this article, we will discuss some of the gardening … Read more
Composting In Winter: What You Need To Know
Snowing in your area means it will not be long before the soil freezes for the remainder of winter. It will also freeze your compost piles, but it doesn’t mean … Read more
What To Do With Leftover Fruit and Veggie Peels
For a compost pile, you will need nitrogen-rich ingredients such as grass clippings and manure, as well as leftover fruit and veggie peels and cores. Composting Fruits These are the … Read more
Ways To Insulate A Greenhouse Ready For Winter
Although it’s obvious that a property with greenhouses looks better than one without them, the main reason someone would want a greenhouse is to protect the plants from the harsh … Read more
Keep Heating Your Greenhouse During Winter Season
Debating what options for heating your greenhouse might work for your garden? There are many ways to keep heating your greenhouse, ranging from having a wood-burning stove to spending tens … Read more
What to Grow in Your Greenhouse During Winter
A greenhouse is a valuable asset for any garden. It can make the growing season longer, protect plants when they are at their most vulnerable, and give gardeners more options. … Read more
Soil Protection During Winter-Do’s and Don’ts
Harvest is now complete, and you can sit back and wait for the new season to begin in the spring. But wait! The season has been rough on your soil, … Read more
Making Your Gardens Look Good In Winter Season
Most gardens look drab at this time of year. But don’t worry! You can make your gardens look good in winter! You don’t have to move to the Bahamas to … Read more
Growing Winter Root Veggies In Your Garden
Poor root vegetables, they are shabby, ill-shaped, and lack the sexiness of tomatoes, the trendiness of kale, or the smooth beauty that eggplants have. Root vegetables are strange and people … Read more
Bog Plants Care – A General Guide
Bog plants add a vertical accent in water gardens, whether they are in shallow or deep water. The form, size, and texture of these aquatic plants can vary greatly. They … Read more
Vegetables To Grow In Winter: 14 Amazing Crops
Do you want to grow vegetables all year round? Do you want to know what vegetables to grow in winter? Start by looking at your region’s growing season. If you … Read more
How to Plant Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is an herbaceous perennial known for its beautiful features. This wildflower is also known as white Indian hemp, swamp milkweed, and rose-milkflower. Asclepias incarnata, like many … Read more
How to Grow Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa)
Black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa), is a deciduous tree, which is found in the eastern half of North America. It has an upright, rounded growth habit. The glossy, dark green leaves … Read more
Armeria Maritima Growing and Caring Guide
Armeria maritima, a Plumbaginaceae species of flowering plants, is pretty and easy to grow. This unique flower is known by many common names, including Sea thrift and Marsh daisy, Cushion … Read more
Aquilegia Vulgaris (Columbine) Growing Guide
When there is not much color in the garden, Aquilegia Vulgaris can be a great choice. Aquilegias are available in many colors, and some have dark stems that match the … Read more
Growing Anemone coronaria (Windflowers)
The Anemone Coronaria blooms twice a year, which is more than the Japanese Anemone. It is an early bloomer and the flowers appear anytime between late spring, April, and early … Read more
How to Grow Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine)
The five-leaf, perennial chocolate vine (Akebia quinata) is both a native of Asia and North America. The rich, chocolate-scented flowers that cover the chocolate vine are what give it its … Read more
How to Grow Agave attenuata (Lions Tail)
Agave attenuata can also be called fox tail, dragon tail, lions tail or elephant’s tail. Although it was originally found in Mexico, this plant is extremely hardy and can be … Read more