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Winter Aconites Growing Guide
Flowers
Winter Aconites Growing Guide
Eranthis Hyemalis (Winter Aconite) is a great source of cherry color in a season when borders can look a little barren. Its bright, yellow flowers with a distinctive green ruff…
How To Grow Echeveria Succulent
Flowers
How To Grow Echeveria Succulent?
Echeverias are evergreen succulents that form rosette-shaped echeverias. They are native to Mexico, central and southern America. This makes them great for hot sunny areas. They can withstand drought and…
Ricinus Castor Oil Plant Growing Guide
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Ricinus Castor Oil Plant Growing Guide
Ricinus adds an exotic dimension to gardens with its spectacular foliage. The main attraction is the bold, glossy, reddish-purple palmate leaves. This plant looks fantastic when paired with brightly coloured…
Growing Foxtail Lily
Flowers
Growing Foxtail Lily, The Stunning Flowers
Foxtail lilies (Eremurus), are perennials that can withstand harsh conditions and produce stunning flower spikes in June and July. Each spike contains hundreds of star-shaped flowers, which are attractive to…
Rare Types Of Sunflowers
Flowers
Rare Types Of Sunflowers For Gardens
Sunflowers are more than just a novelty to grow in the summer. Helianthus, the annual sunflower, Helianthus anumus, and many other cultivars are all part of the genus Helianthus. There…
Gardenia Plant Growing Guide
Flowers
Gardenia Plant Growing Guide For Beginners
Gardenia is known for its rich, luxurious perfume. Its large, white flowers are accentuated against dark, glossy evergreen leaves. From early summer through late summer, single or double flowers of…
Carnivorous Plants Growing Tips
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Carnivorous Plants Growing Tips (UK)
Carnivorous plants such as pitcher plants (Sarracenia), and Venus flytraps, (Dionaea muscipula), can be difficult to grow and are very popular with children. These plants are great for sunny windowsills…
Growing Day Lilies
Flowers
Growing Day Lilies (Hemerocallis)
Hemerocallis or day lilies are beautiful perennials that bear exotic trumpet-shaped, lily-like daylilies. Hemerocallis is a Greek term that means "beautiful for one" and the plants have so-called because the…
Grow Grape Hyacinths
Flowers
Grow Grape Hyacinths (Muscari) Outdoors
Grape hyacinths, also known as Muscari, are tiny spring bulbs that have bright blue flowers. They look like a mix of miniature hyacinths and grapes. These plants look great in…
Coreopsis Plant Growing
Flowers
Coreopsis Plant Growing Guide For Beginners
Coreopsis is a bright, cheerful perennial and annual that blooms in summer. They also have herbaceous perennials. Coreopsis, also known as tickseed, can either be an annual plant (lasting one…
Guide to Growing Morello Cherries
Fruit
Grow Morello Cherries With These Tips
Morello Cherries, also known as sour cherries, are smaller than sweet cherries. They have darker skin and a bitter, sour flavor. You can use these cherries in cooking, especially for…
Lifting Dahlias And Storing Them Properly
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Lifting Dahlias And Storing Them Properly
Dahlias are beautiful perennials with tender flowers, that bloom from summer to autumn. They provide a long season full of color and interest. They are made from tubers that look…
How To Grow Gazania
Flowers
How To Grow Gazania (Treasure Blooms)
Gazanias are also known as treasure blooms for their bright, jewel-colored flowers. They're great for adding color to sunny borders and patios. You can either grow them as perennials or…
Hanging Kokedama Plant
Indoor Plant
Growing Kokedama Plant Step-by-Step
Kokedama is a Japanese word that means ‘moss ball'. The Japanese answer to the hanging basket is the kokedama. It's simple, enjoyable, and rewarding. For decoration, wrap the roots of…
Stephanotis flower
Indoor Plant
Growing Stephanotis Houseplant The Right Way
Stephanotis floribunda, a stunning conservatory plant and houseplant, is known for its long-lasting, white jasmine-scented flowers that bloom from spring through autumn. It's also known as Madagascar jasmine or floradora,…
Peony Tree shrub with pink flowers
Trees
8 Peony Tree Varieties To Grow
Peony trees are small shrubs that produce beautiful, goblet-shaped flowers. A peony tree can grow taller than herbaceous peonies and maintain a stable framework throughout the year. How To Grow…
Californian Poppy Seedlings
Flowers
Guide to Growing Californian Poppy Seedlings
Californian poppies, Eschscholzia California, also known by calis. They're known to add a bright splash of color to your garden in the summer. The funnel-shaped flowers, which open when the…
How To Grow Fritillaries Outdoors
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How To Grow Fritillaries Outdoors (UK)
With their distinctive bell-shaped flowers, Fritillaria bulbs bring an exotic touch to your garden. Some are bold and showy while others are subtle and discreet. There are some bulbs in…
Parlour Palm Care and Growing Guide
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Parlour Palm Care and Growing Guide
Parlour palm (Chamaedorea Elegans) is an indoor palm that has attractive, light-colored fronds. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. Since Victorian times, it has been a favorite house plant.…
Plants For Dry Soil
Flowers
11+ Plants For Dry Soil With Pictures
Although it is easy to assume that all plants need rich, moist soil, there are many plants that thrive in the exact opposite. Plants must be strong to survive in…
Guide to Growing Grapes
Fruit
How To Grow Grapes In The UK?
Vitis vinifera is sometimes considered unsuitable for the UK climate. However, there are many grape varieties that can thrive in warmer areas of the country. You can also grow them…
Rose Varieties To Grow Outdoors
Flowers
11 Rose Varieties To Grow Outdoors (UK)
Roses are one of the most diverse groups of plants. There are many rose varieties that can be confusing for both novice and experienced gardeners. Each variety has its own…
Grow Angelica Flower
Flowers
How To Grow Angelica Flower From Seed?
The majority of decorative angelicas are tall biennials with colossal, domed umbelliferous flowerheads and delicate seed pods. The ribbed, hollow stems are typically candied for use in baking and are…
Guide to Growing Morning Glory
Flowers
Growing Morning Glory Plant (UK)
Morning Glory (Ipomoea tricolor) is an annual climber that’s frost tender, but it bears exotic-looking and colorful flowers with heart-shaped green leaves. They’re usually grown from seed because the ready-grown…
Box Ball plants
Garden Planning
Guide to Making Box Ball
Topiaries are fun and an inexpensive way of enjoying your garden. Box balls are the simplest kind of topiaries, so, if you haven’t done topiaries before, this is the basic…
Guide to Growing Bluebells
Flowers
How To Plant Bluebells In Gardens
The English bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta flowers in large numbers and carpets the ground before the leaves are fully unfurled. The British Isles are home to between 25 and 49 percent…
plum tree
Trees
Pruning Plum Trees Step-By-Step
Pruning fruit trees promotes good shape and size, helps keep the tree productive, and removes dead and damaged wood. Plum trees should be pruned in the spring or summer. Why…
Guide to Growing Weigela
Flowers
Weigela Flower Outdoor Growing Guide
Weigela flowers are the ideal garden shrub. They are low-maintenance plants and you can grow them in many different situations including mixed borders. Weigela leaves are deciduous and come in…
plants to grow with grey flowers
Flowers
9 Plants To Grow For Grey Flowers
Silver, gray, or gray-blue leaves can be used to transform a border or bed. Plants with silvery leaves add interest and contrast to any planting combination. These plants look great…
Guide to Growing Oleander
Flowers
How To Grow Oleander Plants
The mainstay of Mediterranean gardens is the Oleander. They are widely used as screen plants, along roadsides, and on hillsides. The large, open clusters of flowers, which bloom in summer,…
pink heather plant
Flowers
Growing Heather Plant And Caring Tips
Heathers are evergreen, low-growing shrubs that can be found on heathland or moorland. There are many varieties of Heathers, each with a different flowering time and a range of colors…
pink flowers in garden
Flowers
15+ Pink Flower Plants For Gardens
Pink is a popular flower color so there are many options when it comes to choosing pink-flowered plants for your ornamental garden. There are many pink shades to choose from.…
Guide to Growing Bougainvillea
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Bougainvillea Growing and Planting Guide
Bougainvillea is an evergreen that's spectacularly colourful and can be used in a home, conservatory or greenhouse. You can also find the showy 'flowers,' in many colours, including purple, mauve…
purple and white Crocus Bulbs
Garden
How To Plant Crocus Bulbs And Caring Tips
In spring and autumn, crocuses add a splash of color to the garden. From late winter, carpets made from small yellow, purple and white flowering corms provide a joyous display.…
Guide to Growing Spiraea
Flowers, Garden
How To Grow Spiraea Plant?
Spiraea are deciduous shrubs that grow quickly and are popular for their beautiful flowers in spring and summer. The flowers are produced in profusion, heads, or clusters of small blooms…
Michaelmas Daisy Purple
Flowers
Michaelmas Daisy Varieties To Grow
The Michaelmas daisy (asters), which flowers from August to October, are a staple of autumn and late-summer borders. You can find a Michaelmas daisy for every garden. These daisies come…
Campanula flower close-up
Flowers
Best Campanula Varieties To Grow
Campanula flowers can be found in a variety of plants. They include small, creeping species as well as tall perennials. Each has beautiful, often blue flowers and is attractive to…
small acer tree
Trees
Acer Trees To Grow With Gardening Tips
The garden's focal point is the Acer, especially in autumn, when their leaves change to stunning shades of red, yellow, crimson and orange. Many Acer trees can be slow-growing and…
flamingo tree
Trees
Flamingo Tree Growing & Caring Guide
The flamingo tree (Salix Integra 'Hakuro–nishiki) is a dwarf willow. It is popular for its colorful spring foliage, which is a marled mix of green, white, and flamingo pink tips.…
Growing Gypsophila, Baby’s Breath
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Growing Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath)
Gypsophila, also known as Baby's Breath, is an annual, perennial, or alpine plant that can be grown in a variety of colors. They are a member of the Caryophyllaceae family…
Growing a Eucalyptus Tree
Garden, Trees
Growing Eucalyptus Tree Outdoors
The gum tree, Eucalyptus, is an evergreen tree that grows quickly and looks great all year thanks to its bark and decorative leaves. The ornamental leaves are large and grey-green,…
Guide to Growing Snowdrops
Flowers
Snowdrops Growing Guide with 10+ Varieties
Snowdrops, a hardy perennial and winter-flowering flower, is often hailed as the first sign of spring. They can flower regardless of the weather, and will even grow on snowy ground.…
Pink Nerines in garden
Flowers
Grow Nerines, The Stunning Autumn Plant
In late autumn, Nerines display a stunning display of lily-like blooms against strappy leaves. They are great for cutting flowers and can be used as borders or containers. The majority…
bamboo screening fence
Flowers
How To Plant Bamboo Outdoors In The UK
Bamboos are a popular choice for garden plants due to their rapid growth rate and ability to produce architectural stems (culms). While some bamboos can be used in tropical plantings,…