Garden

The term vintage applies to any clothing item, accessory or interior design style that has taken influence from the style trends of previous generations. In this context, vintage is a broad term with an almost infinite number of possible origin stories for each individual item, specific to time period and …

How to plant and grow lupines With the right lighting, lupins can also be grown indoors in containers. To learn more about growing plants indoors, check out our complete indoor gardening guide. Lupins are herbaceous perennials and can be grown from seeds, cuttings or divisions. Each year the lupine’s leaves …

The soil should drain well and not remain soggy, especially in containers. It should also be moderately fertile to promote best growth. Amend poor soil with ready compost before planting. When to plant petunias It is easiest to buy young plants from a nursery that sells petunias in apartments. Look …

Rock Garden Design Building a rock garden is not difficult at all. In fact, it’s basically just a bunch of low-growing plants nestled into a clipping, although they can vary depending on the space. The best way to create a rock garden design is to take a look at Mother …

Since the birth of modernism more than a century ago, the ethos of “less is more” — a motto famously adopted by German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe — has become synonymous with sophistication. And nowhere was this more evident than in our homes, where the popularity of Scandinavian- …

Arts and Crafts kitchens typically have cabinets that extend as high as the ceiling, allowing for plenty of storage and eliminating clutter. Open shelving can give a kitchen an updated Craftsman feel, while polished oak floors can complement the timeless charm of an Arts and Crafts kitchen. The Arts and …

Where to grow: Indoors, place near a window that receives strong indirect light. Outdoors, place in a location that receives full sun (with protection from afternoon sun in the hottest regions) to shade, depending on variety. Indoor houseplants can be placed outdoors in a light shady area during warmer months. …

As long as people have been furnishing homes, they’ve been designing (and shopping for) chairs to go in them. And, over the course of this long history, certain perches stand (or should we say, sit!) out as timeless classics, referred to time and time again as the cycle of design …

Hardy begonias can be left in the ground in winter in sheltered, warm locations. The most common type found in the UK is Begonia grandis subsp. How to grow begonias Grow begonias in peat-free, multipurpose compost in dappled sun to partial shade. Plant tuberous begonia tubers in spring. Only plant …

No matter how big or small, any outdoor space can benefit from container gardening ideas. Offering vibrant hues, subtle fragrance and beautiful foliage, they are a fantastic way to breathe new life into a seating area or veranda. The proper thing about containers is that they are so adaptable and …