Garden

If you have a cluster of potted plants, how do you know if they go well together? Houseplants may not remind you of a sculpture, but that’s exactly how you can think of them to determine whether or not your collection of houseplants will work. To see your cluster of …

Many backyard do-it-yourselfers have started digging in the ground only to run into gas or electrical lines. This can be dangerous and expensive to fix, so make sure you check with the power companies in your area first. They come out and mark all the lines in your yard to …

Big, bold houseplants with oversized leaves are also the perfect way to embrace biophilic design and the nature-based decor trend that’s everywhere right now. All that beautiful, leafy growth can’t help but give a room life and lushness. Find the best large leaf indoor plant for your space with this …

How to Grow Daffodil Narcissus Light/watering: While daffodils prefer full sun, they usually tolerate part-day shade, especially Cyclamineus hybrids such as ‘Jack Snipe’ and the Poeticus variety ‘Actaea’. These varieties with orange, red or pink cups generally retain deeper color when planted in a location that receives protection from the …

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 …

Have you ever wished you could conjure up an extra room in your home – like a study, TV room or a cozy den perhaps?     If you’ve settled on a small home with limited bedrooms, take heart in knowing that the key to creating multi-functionality in a compact …

The most iconic of all flower bulbs, tulips have a simple, elegant beauty that has been attracting gardeners for hundreds of years. Standing regal yet charming in your garden, borders, containers or window boxes, they come in an incredible range of colors and sizes, and are easy to cut for …

Succulents fall into many different genera and come from many parts of the world. What unites them is their ability to withstand long periods without water. Many succulents are native to dry, arid areas, including deserts, where rainfall is scarce. As such, they require very little watering and are suitable …

Geranium flowers are popular bedding plants, providing a burst of colour or fragrance throughout summer. They’re easy to grow and thrive in terracotta pots as well as traditional bedding displays. They work well planted or their own or combined with other plants such as lavender and nemesia. Some types of …

Space hydrangeas anywhere from 3 to 10 feet apart, depending on the type. Always place plants based on their expected size at maturity! When to plant hydrangeas Fall is the best time to plant hydrangeas, followed by spring planting. The idea is to give this shrub plenty of time to …