Blue and white bathroom ideas are perfect for those who want to create a sanctuary with a timeless and calm feel. A classic and versatile combination, blue and white can be used to evoke a variety of styles, from cool coastal to elegant and luxurious. To help you get inspired …

Gold makes an impact in any room but looks especially regal when paired with blue, whether navy, cerulean, or powder-blue. In the sitting room of this 1850s London mansion, which was renovated by the interior design firm Haynes-Roberts in collaboration with Stanhope Gate Architecture, the walls are sheathed in a …

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, …

Everyone loves growing bulbs in pots or garden beds, but there is also another way to have flowering bulbs even if you don’t have space outdoors. Hyacinths, for example, can be grown in a glass vase, kept indoors to bloom to their fragrant beauty. The hyacinths are grown in a …

The common foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, is a common wild plant that grows in forests and hedgerows. It is easy to spot with its large, purple-pink spikes of trumpet flowers in summer. It is also an excellent garden plant, especially for shady locations. But Digitalis purpurea is not the only foxglove. …

What a beautiful backyard setup! A unique round patio design was created in the corner. Then a pergola was installed above it to add privacy. Next, the patio was landscaped with rocks, paving stones, and gravel to create an amazing outdoor space. As a final touch, a wooden bench was …

The flowering varieties are distinctive for their colorful, heart-shaped waxy spades and red or yellow tail-like flower spikes. Other varieties have large-leaved, deeply veined foliage. Many anthuriums are climbers and all need high humidity and heat to thrive. Anthuriums usually live about 5 years indoors with proper care, but by …

Fine Mesh Metals Ltd are not structural engineers. The designs on this page are suggestions based on industry standard designs. Gabion wall designs are very robust. These designs in general are the basis for any designs produced by structural engineers. However, there are ground types and situations where the deigns …

How to plant and grow lupines Lupins are herbaceous perennials and can be grown from seeds, cuttings or divisions. Each year the lupine’s leaves die back to the ground and new growth emerges from the roots below in the spring. With the right lighting, lupins can also be grown indoors …

PLANTING Coleus can easily be started from seed indoors about 10 weeks before the last frost date in your region. Set out the plants after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a location that is protected from wind. Coleus stems break off easily. Coleus needs well-draining soil. Water the …