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The key to getting a rainbow pattern in your garden is proper planning. This is why a rainbow garden, like any design from the ground up, is best started on paper rather than on site. First, decide what type of rainbow garden you want to invest in: a spring onion …

First of all Choose a location. You can dig a hole and lower your container, or just have it on top. 2. If the container is not waterproof, e.g. an old pot, then add a piece of dust feed. 3. Add a layer of gravel and stones. Use logs or …

Creating a backyard oasis can be as simple as adding some new planters to your space. Don’t overspend on store-bought outdoor planters and create your own DIY planters. Whether you need a large space to grow vegetables or simple small painted pots for succulents, this list has a planting idea …

Adding new flowers to your garden is sure to bring joy to the eye and fragrant scent to passers-by! Each bloom should light up days no matter where it is planted. Keep things fresh by mixing up what you plant each season, with pops of color from annuals and perennials …

Humans, being what we are, tend to like immediate or near-instant results. This is why it is so difficult to wait until spring temperatures have warmed enough for flowers to grace the landscape. There’s an easy way to bring flowers, like tulips, into your home earlier than they appear outside. …

The art of cutting and cutting shrubs, small trees and sometimes even herbaceous perennials into decorative or abstract forms is called topiary. Topiary can be the most exciting element in a garden with forms of birds, animals, beasts, people and much more. The term comes from the Roman word “Topiaria” …

We can probably all agree that a bouquet of fresh flowers makes a space more inviting. Whether it’s a romantic bursting bunch or a simple low arrangement on a candlelit table, they add a touch of natural beauty. But we’d be the first to admit that how to properly arrange …

Lilies adorn your garden and mix lovely shape, delicate color and lovely scent. Although the elegant flowers make these plants seem like the show poodles of the flower world, they are easy to grow from bulbs or seeds. Bulb-grown lilies—including trumpet and Asiatic lilies—bloom more quickly, but if planted correctly, …

We love all things pumpkin this time of year, especially treats like Pumpkin Pecan Cake and Pumpkin Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. And what we have to make every year is the best cinnamon sugar pumpkin donuts! So delicious! But pumpkins aren’t just for eating. I love decorating with …

During the fall, keep crocus beds watered if the weather turns dry, but don’t drench the soil. Cover the beds with compost before winter. In late February, remove heavy mulches from snowdrops and crocuses so the shoots can come through. Leave a light layer of leaves to provide protection from …

You’ll find Christmas cactus plants in garden centers or supermarkets during the holiday season, but for the widest range of varieties, it’s best to buy from specialist online retailers. Schlumbergera are forest cactus in the wild, they grow in tropical rain forests, where they grow attached to trees. This means …

Place a few balls in a clean vase up to 1/3 of the way up the jar. Their purpose is to let you use less water in the process and to let the tulips’ roots rest on them. Place the tulip bulb upside down inside the vase until it sticks …

Find inspiration for your space, whether you’ve already decided on a Christmas party theme or you’re trying to stick to a particular design style . There are nature-inspired ideas that include fresh greenery like pine boughs and eucalyptus bouquets, as well as table settings loaded with color, glitter and eclectic …

Lupinse, with their colorful spikes, are some of the most popular garden perennials of them all! Lupinus includes hundreds of species, many native to North America. You will see them both in the wild and in gardens – from California to Maine. Perhaps you’ve seen photos of one of the …

Calla lilies are popular cut flowers for wedding arrangements and bouquets. They are also used as decorations for Easter. Native to Africa, calla lilies are hardy only in the warmer U.S. hardiness zones 8 through 11—but can survive zone 7 with protection. They also flower mainly in summer. Because of …

Lanterns can be used to simply hold a candle or they can be a showcase for every seasonal decor change in your home. Here are 25 things you can use to decorate a lantern. We collected these images from our own archives and from our Lanterns Pinterest board. Many of …

If you can’t get enough of your spring flowers and find yourself spending time in your vegetable garden, even if you don’t exactly have a green thumb, succulents may be the plant for you. They are easy to maintain, forgiving if you forget to water occasionally, and come in endless …

If you’re looking for smaller garden updates, we’ll also share advice and styling tips on garden furniture, paving, lights, plants, borders, decking and more, to help you create an outdoor space you can really enjoy. But, more importantly, before you proceed with any redesigns or updates, take a look at …

Most foxgloves are biennials, blooming in their second year from seed, or short-lived perennials. Most are more or less evergreen so their rosettes of green leaves remain all winter. The flowers are very rich in nectar and are like magnets for bees and butterflies. Just be aware that foxgloves contain …

A traditional activity of planting a flower in a cup can be duplicated without any previous gardening experience. The cup should be made of plastic or foam to easily create drainage paths. The cup serves as a suitable pot for the flower until the root system outgrows the size and …