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Cramp them Hoyas are mostly epiphytic and like to grow in tight spaces. Pot them only when they are drastically root bound, and then only in a container one size up. Feed them Light is the big key to flowering, but feeding helps. Give them a half-strength foliar fertilizer every …

Do you have a favorite garden flower that always seems to have its head in the dirt, especially after a heavy rain? This flower can be the perfect candidate for planting in a hanging basket. Many flowers suitable for hanging baskets are drooping, top heavy or creeping – characteristics that …

Grow coleus in a sunny or partially shaded location to bring out their beautiful leaf colors. They thrive best in moist but well-drained soil. Coleus plants are tender perennials, meaning they will not survive cold weather. They are usually grown as annuals in the UK, planted out in May when …

In vertical gardening, use structures or columnar trees to create garden rooms or define hidden spaces ready for discovery. Trellises, attached to the ground or to large containers, allow you to grow vines, flowers, and even vegetables in vIn vertical gardening, use structures or pillar trees to create garden spaces …

  No matter how 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 best thing about containers is that they are so adaptable and can …

One of the fun parts of designing a home is working on the kitchen. Kitchen designs are constantly changing and evolving – from upgrading the appliances and equipment to ensuring there is enough space for the person working in the kitchen to move around comfortably. Kitchens are used for cooking, …

Lilies are prized for their fragrant flowers and often giant, trumpet-shaped flowers. Lily bulbs are planted in containers and flower borders, and lily plants are the perfect summer flowers to add color and cheer to the garden. There are two main types of lilies to grow: oriental lily and Asiatic …

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One of the fun parts of designing a home is working on the kitchen. Kitchen designs are constantly changing and evolving – from upgrading the appliances and equipment to ensuring there is enough space for the person working in the kitchen to move around comfortably. Kitchens are used for cooking, …

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 …