To see your cluster of houseplants as a sculpture, imagine if they were all attached, would the design still work or would it seem awkward? Although all plants and plantings may vary, they should generally flow into a cohesive form when arranged together. If you have a cluster of potted …

There’s no doubt about it – black flowers add a touch of dramatic intensity to any landscape. They add a new meaning to the phrase ‘black goes with anything’. Truly black blooms are rare, and most flowers marketed as black are actually deep red, blue, or purple. While the deepest …

From spidery cybisters to 75 cm tall giants, all amaryllis have the same requirements. They are best suited to a rich, very well-drained growing medium, in a warm, bright location. Provide this by incorporating gravel or sand and leaf mold or well-rotted manure into multi-purpose compost. Amaryllis take six to …

Preparing the website If there is grass under the tree, remove it manually so it doesn’t just grow up through your newly established planting area. Removing it manually is the only way to effectively do this as using chemical herbicide or using a suffocation or solarization method poses danger to …

Pests/diseases: Few if any pests bother daffodils. The bulbs and foliage are toxic to most insects and animals, including deer and voles. If you see vertical streaks in the daffodil leaves, dig up the bulb and put it in the trash because it may be infected with a virus. Watch …

Spring wouldn’t be the same without tulips. The beautiful flowers of these showy bulbs come in almost every color imaginable, from pale pastels to warm, vibrant hues. They are perfect for adding color to borders in April and May and grow very well in pots. Tulips are spring bulbs, planted …

Here are some beautiful tricolor houseplants that you can add to your room with a unique combination of three colors on the foliage! Caladium Available in countless shapes and colors, caladiums are a top choice for shady garden beds or containers. Their bold, tropical foliage looks stunning from early summer …

Summer may be over, but don’t put those flower vases away just yet. With the arrival of fall and colder weather comes beautiful, varied floral varieties and backyard foliage like sunny goldenrod, jewel-toned dahlias, seasonal seeds pods and much more. The warm hues and rustic textures of fall florals make …

‘My husband’s a bit of a “White Cube” man, while I’m more a colourist and a mood person,’ says interior designer Bunny Turner of Turner Pocock. In the family’s drawing room, the walls are painted in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Hague Blue’, reading lights from La Lampe Gras illuminate a pair …

The best thing about containers is that they are so adaptable and can be moved around or replanted whenever you want a fresh new look. This means you can mix them up over the seasons if you like, ensuring your plot is always full of visual interest. No matter how …