Interior 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, dining, and entertaining – so let’s get down to figuring out how you can …

There are two main types of lilies to grow: oriental lily and Asiatic lily. Oriental lilies usually have large, fragrant pink flowers. They thrive in acidic soils and should therefore be grown in containers with ericaceous compost. Asiatic lilies have a greater variety of colors including yellow, orange, red and …

Repot if necessary in early spring with clay-based compost such as John Innes 3 If packaged, place outdoors in full sun, preferably 18-21°C (65-70°F) at night, a few degrees warmer during the day When plants are growing vigorously around mid-April, water freely and feed weekly with a high-nitrogen liquid feed …

In a garden landscape, the trailing stems of orchid cacti look good in hanging baskets. Despite their common name, they don’t like full sun and dry air like normal cacti species. Epiphyllums do best in warm, humid, and shady spots that replicate their tropical forest natural habitat. This makes them …

Before burning your candle, trim the wick at least ¼ inch. This prevents uneven burning, dripping or flaring. Read more here. Avoid drafts, vents or air currents. This helps prevent rapid or uneven burning, sooting and excessive dripping. Burn for 2-3 hours each time you light the candle. This will …

When your DutchGrown tulips arrive and you can’t plant them immediately, it’s important to store them correctly: unpack them right away and put them in a dry place with plenty of air circulation, where the temperature is between 40 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The most iconic of all flower bulbs, …

There are two main types of lilies to grow: oriental lily and Asiatic lily. Oriental lilies usually have large, fragrant pink flowers. They thrive in acidic soils and should therefore be grown in containers with ericaceous compost. Asiatic lilies have a greater variety of colors including yellow, orange, red and …

Papaver somniferum, the opium poppy, is an attractive plant with hairy, blue-green leaves from which showy, extravagant flowers emerge in summer. The flowers can be single or double, in a variety of colors including lilac, purple, white and red. Individual flowers do not last long but others follow, each producing …

The veranda, the basic design element, follows the original path in the garden, and the central hotel lobby is transformed into a tea house. The former canopies are replaced and extended into a closed loop with the tea house as the start and also the end point for the path. …

Outdoor spaces increase your home’s livable square footage, so it’s important to take advantage of the extra room. Even if you have a small porch, there are great opportunities to turn your porch into a beautiful living room. Turning a small porch into a stylish and functional outdoor space is …