Growing and caring for amarillis

Soak the amaryllis bulbs for a few hours to hydrate the roots and speed up the growth process. Fill a pot with compost and place the bulb on top – don’t use a pot that’s too big: amaryllis do best when pot-bound. Fill with compost and water well. Leave your …

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Cheer up your pergola with flowering vines

The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere. Different plants require different levels of humidity. Houseplants that need high humidity are best grown in a steamy bathroom, mist regularly or place the pot in a tray of moist pebbles. In a greenhouse, humidity can be raised in hot weather by …

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How to grow various colors of lupines from seeds

How to plant and grow lupines Lupins are herbaceous perennials and can be grown from seeds, cuttings or divisions. Each year the lupine’s leaves die back to the ground and new growth emerges from the roots below in the spring. With the right lighting, lupins can also be grown indoors …

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Make your interior look charming elegant vintage designs

Since a historic kitchen as a whole is not an ideal model, designers and architects who want to create successful new old kitchens focus less on the whole and more on the parts. Historic appropriateness is communicated via a summary of thoughtful details spread across cabinetry designs, countertops, plumbing fixtures …

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Amazing planter designs with coleus and croton

Coleus can easily be started from seed indoors about 10 weeks before the last frost date in your region. 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 plant …

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Amazing red flowers types you can grow easily

Camellia is the beautiful sister of Rose. This is because the flower bears a close resemblance to the red rose that we all love. The green waxy leaves of the camellia flower make it a decorative centerpiece. Dianthus Dianthus is an Indian splendor that blooms in round clusters on top …

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Beautiful 24+ big house plants for your living room

Bringing large indoor plants into your home takes your plant parent status to a whole new level. 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 …

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Amazing types of yellow flowers for this summer

Types of Yellow Flowers   Hellebores Helleborus Healleborus is a perennial with leathery leaves that protect a circle of tiny stamen-like petals. They have a long blooming period, lasting anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks and ranging in color from white to purple.   Soil NeedsWell-drainedSunlight NeedsFull Sun/Partial ShadeGrowing Zones4 – …

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