When considering a garden under a tree, it is important to keep a few rules in mind. Otherwise, your garden may not flourish and you may damage the tree. So what plants or flowers grow well under a tree? Read on to learn more about growing gardens under trees. The …

Optimal growing conditions for orchid plants These plants thrive in bright light, but not direct sunlight in the late afternoon (although dendrobiums can handle more sun). They also need high humidity and air flow around the roots. They need regular periods of drying alternating with heavy watering. Orchids do best …

Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Daffodils will not survive in soils that are wet, especially during the winter. Avoid low-lying areas where water collects or where the snow is slow to melt in the spring. Plant bulbs at a depth that is 3 times the height. Daffodil Narcissus bulbs appreciate deep planting …

How to grow wallflowers Cultivation Bedding wallflowers prefer to be grown in full sun but will tolerate light or dappled shade. For best result they prefer a fertile soil enriched with lots of organic matter which holds plenty of moisture in spring and summer and doesn’t dry out or become …

Mandevilla is a great way to add a splash of color to any sunny vertical space in your garden. With big, showy blooms that continue all summer and the fact that the plant is low-maintenance makes it a top vine choice. Mandevilla vines have seen a resurgence in popularity in …

A truly iconic piece of luxury furniture has been rediscovered: the Edwards sofa series from Wittmann Edwards Furniture is a modern classic. Originally released in 1981, the stylish sofas were recently rediscovered and re-released in 2008. They realized that the timeless design by Paris-based American architect Edward Tuttle had retained …

Having trouble growing peonies from seed? Despair no more…help is on the way! Growing peonies from seed is as easy as growing carrots, except it takes a little longer (about 3-5 years). However, the results are much more satisfying. There are two approaches that we have found will have good …

Let’s just say that the benefits of having seasonal, stunning, abundantly overflowing planters far outweigh these negative points. It just requires a little care and consideration. Below we give you three simple rules to follow that will make planting your container spectacle that much easier. When designing planter a garden, …

Every Indian family will have at least a couple of crockery sets which they safely store to use on special occasions or when guests come over. For this, the one thing you definitely need is a sturdy crockery unit to protect and store your precious ware. Crockery unit design ideas …

  During the holidays, stores are filled with acres of blooming Christmas cacti. They bloom brightly with flowers in red, pink, yellow, orange, white or purple. The average gardener can’t keep their hands from snapping one or more in exotic colors and rushing to the checkout. But at some point …