There are no set rules when it comes to designing beautiful landscaping with houseplants. The most amazing outdoor spaces are created with imagination, not just by following a set of rules. It’s what’s different that grabs attention, not what looks the same as everything else. That doesn’t mean there aren’t …

Where to grow: Indoors, place near a window that receives strong indirect light. Outdoors, place in a location that receives full sun (with protection from afternoon sun in the hottest regions) to shade, depending on variety. Indoor houseplants can be placed outdoors in a light shady area during warmer months. …

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 …

As long as people have been furnishing homes, they’ve been designing (and shopping for) chairs to go in them. And, over the course of this long history, certain perches stand (or should we say, sit!) out as timeless classics, referred to time and time again as the cycle of design …

Hardy begonias can be left in the ground in winter in sheltered, warm locations. The most common type found in the UK is Begonia grandis subsp. How to grow begonias Grow begonias in peat-free, multipurpose compost in dappled sun to partial shade. Plant tuberous begonia tubers in spring. Only plant …

No matter how big or 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 proper thing about containers is that they are so adaptable and …

Do you have a favorite 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 can …

Cuttings are obtained from shoots that are not yet woody and healthy How to take fuchsia cuttings First, select a suitable photo shoot. The cuttings should be taken from shoots that are not yet woody and healthy – but the selected shoots should not be too young or soft either. …

I could add than I already have in there and of course I found so many great DIY projects. If you love to make your own garden decor and even more specifically, if you love to add the whimsical look to your outdoors, this project collection is for you. I’ve …

Soak the amaryllis bulbs for a few hours to hydrate the roots and speed up the growth process. Fill a pot with compost and place the bulb on top – don’t use a pot that’s too big: amaryllis do best when pot-bound. Fill with compost and water well. Leave your …