Garden

If you’re looking for flowers with a beautiful hue and lively feel, try different pink flowers. Pink flowers are a good complement to bouquets, table arrangements, wedding decorations and other floral arrangements. The color pink radiates joy, affection, playfulness and is a universal color of love, making it perfect for …

Looking out at a large space behind your house should get you thinking about backyard ideas. The backyard is an extension of your home, and it deserves the same care and consideration as any other part of the house. Your design will set the tone for all your future outdoor …

Thinking of making a garden pond for wildlife? Take a look at our booklet, Creating Garden Ponds for Wildlife. It is packed with tips and practical advice to make your pond a haven for many different plants and animals. A step-by-step guide to making a garden pond The Freshwater Habitats …

The centerpiece is the most impactful element in creating a beautiful tablescape – so it’s important to get it right. While it can feel hard to go wrong with a timeless vase, candlestick or fruit bowl – you can enhance their beauty even further with the right advice. As we …

When to plant aquilegia You can plant container-grown plants at any time of the year, but spring is the best time for them to establish well in most regions. Where to plant aquilegia When choosing a location for your aquilegia, consider not only what other plants such as hardy geraniums, …

The lotus flower is one of nature’s most beautiful creations. Nelumbo have existed on earth for thousands of years and their distribution is widespread. They grow in a variety of climates from South America to Russia and everywhere in between. In Asia, countries such as India, China, Japan and Korea …

Christmas cactus is easy to find in almost any garden center or grocery store starting in the fall and continuing into early spring. These easy-to-grow houseplants bloom while everything else is taking a break, so they’re perfect for adding some color inside during winter. Many of the plants you’ll see …

Your garden landscape should be an extension of what goes on in your home. Often, regardless of your indoor style, your garden becomes more colorful, relaxed and fun. The possibilities are only limited by the terrain, your design skills and your DIY landscaping skills. Get inspired by these garden ideas …

This graceful, weeping tree grows to 6 m tall. Its young stems, leaves, buds and fruits are blue-green in color and are covered with a showy white, waxy flower, that is, they are glaucous. The mature trunk has decorative minni-ritchi bark—bark that peels in small curly flakes but does not …

Best growing conditions for wandering Tradescantia.. While spiderwort plants are very adaptable, they thrive best in medium to bright indirect light. If you notice that the markings on the leaves are fading, move it to a brighter place; just make sure it’s not in direct sunlight. Plants in brighter conditions …

Succulent roots can thrive in a shallow container. Make sure the container has drainage holes. If the container does not have drainage holes, drill a few holes in the bottom. Standing water can kill a succulent. Using the right kind of soil: You can use any potting mix designed for …

One hundred pounds of tomatoes from just 100 square feet. Twenty pounds of carrots from 24 square feet. Delicious vegetables from a 15 x 20 foot plot. Believe it or not, it is not impossible to grow your own vegetable garden with crops of this nature. All it takes is …

Landscaped island beds are a great solution for a garden that lacks a focal point, and an easy way to add color and texture to a large, sprawling, boring lawn. Because they are accessible from all sides, they are easier to plant and maintain. They provide an attractive feature from …

The greenery and nature are so relaxing and all of us after a long stay in the indoors, in front of the TV, or the computer, should sit down somewhere on the fresh air, in a comfortable silence, and to little breathe and enjoy. Of course it would be nice …

This spring, the Gardens will be decorated with colorful flowers, we have compiled the first colorful flowers that you can choose for you. 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 …

The common foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, is a common wild plant that grows in forests and hedgerows. It is easy to spot with its large, purple-pink spikes of trumpet flowers in summer. It is also an excellent garden plant, especially for shady locations. But Digitalis purpurea is not the only foxglove. …

Is your new garden pond for wildlife, pond plants, as a focal point or for fish? Why you want to build a pond in your garden will affect the location of your pond and its style in the garden: A wild pond becomes a more informal form and further down …

How to Plant African Violets You can use a real African violet potting mix or an all-purpose potting soil, as long as it is well-draining. This is how you create your own mix. Keep African violets planted in small pots and replant every few years to mix in fresh soil. …

Looking for a fun project to add a touch of whimsy or inspiration to the garden, or maybe just a weekend diversion for the kids? Painted rocks may be the idea you are looking for. They come in so many varieties from fun rocks and cartoon characters to meditative rocks …

This backyard patio is part of the garden. Trees, bushes and potted plants immerse the seating group in nature. The garden decor sticks to a color scheme inspired by the gorgeous floral artwork. The green and blue shades in the interior help tie the garden and the outdoor seating into …