Soil type: Alliums are best planted in well-drained soil but are quite tolerant of a range of conditions, provided the soil is not waterlogged. If you have heavy clay soil, add gravel to the planting holes. Aspect & position: Choose a position in full sun for alliums, and if you …

The latter brings us to the task of choosing bright flowers – think green flowers, yellow flowers and yes, especially pink flowers! There is no one-size-fits-all pink – while light pink flowers add an airy feel and can work as a neutral, light or warm pink bloom for drama. Check …

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 …

An island kitchen layout is a wonderful opportunity to get creative. It’s a multi-functional piece that can be used as an extra space for meal prep, a dining area, a workstation if you don’t have access to an office, an arts and crafts center for kids, and the list goes …

Although it is a short-lived perennial in very warm climates, Calibrachoa is grown almost everywhere as an annual. The plant is not hard to care for, but paying attention to its needs will keep it blooming from spring well into fall. While it can be planted in garden beds, the …

Polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya), sometimes called freckle face plant, is an herbaceous perennial with brightly variegated leaves. The most common polka dot plants feature green foliage flecked with pink, but varieties with purple, white, or red variegation are also available. Polka dot plant grows best in warm, humid conditions …

Although a true book lover can curl up almost anywhere for hours on end, there’s a reason why certain places—like a hammock between two trees or a plush armchair by the fire—are ripe for reading. These areas are comfortable and feel special – as if they were put on this …

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 …

Medinilla are native to the Philippines and are evergreen shrubs or climbers with large leathery leaves and remarkable pendulous blooms that can cascade 20cm in length over the side of a pot. This is an extremely rare houseplant and looks highly impressive and glamorous when compared to companion house plants …

Farmhouse design in America comes from early settlers moving west of the Mississippi and beyond. It comes from the unique buildings that were often located next to barns, which were used to house cattle, grain, corn and other agricultural products. For practical reasons, most farmhouses had a rectangular floor plan …