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Get to know Celosia Do you want flowers that last up to a month in fantastic colors and striking shapes? Learn how to grow celosia (Celosia argentea cristata). This tender perennial remains undaunted in the summer sun and produces a profusion of flowers to enjoy in the garden and in …

It’s also not the same as Mediterranean, or tropical. In the simplest definition, coastal is close to the shore. Using natural light, soft tones and a clean aesthetic, it’s meant to evoke the windiness of the beach. Basically, it feels like summer all year round inside your house. “A coastal …

Passiflora is a striking tropical vine that is easy to grow. This popular houseplant or garden vine is also easy to propagate. Passionflower propagation can be achieved by seed or stem cuttings in spring, or by layering in late summer. Propagating Passion Flower Seeds Passion flower seeds germinate best when …

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 …

Dahlias require a fertile, moist but well-drained soil, and a sunny, sheltered spot. The taller varieties need staking. In autumn, dig up the tubers and overwinter them in a frost-free place, such as a greenhouse or a shed. Bring them back into growth in early April, then plant out in …

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 …

Some things to consider when deciding where to place your patio are what you will be using the space for. Note where the sun is during the day. You don’t want to sit directly in the sun if you prefer to enjoy the shade. If your patio is under trees …

Lily of the valley blooms are bell-shaped and appear as a cluster on one side of a leafless stem and last about three weeks. The leaves are located at the base of the plant. The delicate white or soft pink flowers are very fragrant. Lily of the valley is a …