Herbs (mint, oregano, basil, rosemary, lavender and sage) grow quickly in water and will even begin to produce a new leaf each day. Some houseplants that work well are English ivy, philodendron, tradescantia, purple passion, coleus, and of course that old-is-new-again favorite: lucky bamboo. Finally, if you want to add …

A rock garden can be just the ticket for a difficult site such as a rugged, sloping site or a warm, dry site. A carefully planned rock garden with a variety of native plants creates beauty and textural interest while providing an eco-friendly haven for butterflies, bees and other beneficial …

  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 …

Popular succulents include sedums, sempervivums, agaves, aeoniums and pearl ribbons. All are grown for their foliage rather than their flowers. Succulents are also good houseplants. 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 …

Planting in the cool spring is generally more successful than fall planting Plant clematis in pots anytime after the last spring frost and before the first fall frost. How to plant clematis Dig a planting hole that is about 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball and …

Lanterns are one of the most versatile home accessories – there are so many uses for them both inside and outside your home. And with the wide range of lantern styles to choose from, you can find the ones that work with your home’s style, whether it’s modern, farmhouse or …

here to prove the awesome power of the bold red kitchen aesthetic – I mean, if the colour is a favourite of Superman’s then its a favourite of ours too. Red can be your kitchen’s superpower by blasting away boundaries and adding fire to the mundane with a shade that’s …

Clematis thrive in full sun – at least 6 hours a day for good flowering. However, the sensitive roots cannot withstand the heat; keep plant roots moist and cool with compost, low-growing plants and ground covers. Soil must be loose, well-draining with a neural pH. Before planting, mix in compost …

  If mythology is an allegorical story, then Thomas Jayne and William Cullum of Jayne Design Studio certainly know how to tell a story filled with plenty of compelling highlights and dreamlike embellishments. The saga begins with a quirky guest house and its eclectic architecture in a historic community on …

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 …