When it comes to buying your first home, it can be easy to fall into the trap of just being concerned about the inside of your property. Yes, your new house may have a big living room space, shiny countertops in the kitchen, but what is its garden like? Whether you’re a keen gardener or not, you should consider the […]
Aftercare for Christmas Plants
When I was a child, we took down all our Christmas decorations on Twelfth Night, the Christian feast of Epiphany, also known in some cultures as Three Kings Day. The roping would come off the stairway, the Christmas tree would go out the door, and the holly and evergreens would be bundled up and thrown away. We would drink the […]
Winterberry – Our Native Holly
If you are looking for an ornamental plant to add dazzle to the winter landscape, consider the winterberry, also known as winterberry holly or North American holly. Although in the same plant family as English holly (Ilex aquifolium)–our traditional Christmas holly with its glossy evergreen foliage and bright red berries–winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a deciduous plant. It loses its dull […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Install a Patio in Your Backyard
Have you been thinking about installing a patio in your backyard, but haven’t been able to make your mind up once and for all? If you find yourself nodding in agreement, we’re here to help make this decision a little easier for you. Today we’ll be sharing five reasons why so many people choose to add a patio to their […]
Iberis – Candytuft, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Iberis – Candytuft Candytuft, a low growing evergreen shrub, is, in reality, one of the best flowers in its class. It grows from 9 inches to 12 inches high and spreads out making low mats that are covered with flat, dense clusters of the purest of white flowers. This perennial Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) comes into bloom the last part of […]
Heliopsis – Orange Sunflower, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Heliopsis – Orange Sunflower The Heliopsis is not grown to a great extent because so many more attractive flowers are to be found among the varieties of Hehanthus. This Orange Sunflower is very similar, growing from 2 feet to 3 feet high, with flowers varying in colors from orange to a deep golden yellow. The flowers are either single, like […]
Delphinium – Larkspur, Perennials Guide to Planting Flowers
Delphinium – Larkspur Old John Parkinson, nearly 300 years ago, wrote “Wee call them in English Larkes heeles, Larkes spumes, Larkes toes or claws.” The Larkspur is surely one of the oldest old-fashioned flowers but it is becoming more popular today than ever. How choice are its colors! How suggestive is the word “lark” in christening this flower, as the […]
Flowers for Winter Wedding
While it’s true that most weddings take place in spring and summer, many couples choose a winter date for the “big event.” According to the Society of American Florists, 13 percent of weddings take place in the winter, with 11 percent of those being Christmas weddings. Summer weddings account for 35 percent, spring weddings 29 percent, and autumn weddings 23 […]
How To Build A Living Roof Garden
So many homeowners are looking for innovative ways to create a more environmentally friendly house. Along with using energy-efficient appliances and plumbing, some people are utilizing their roof space to bring to life gardens that can help create a beautiful space and save money. A desirable addition to any home, including apartments with a lack of natural outdoor space, a […]
Can plants grow in artificial light?
If you ever spare a thought of growing plants in artificial lights, then you must have encountered so many of questions blocking down your way. Since we have been taught that plants mandatorily require sunlight to grow, so the concerns coming out are quite obvious. However, modern gardening is certainly more advanced and robust to the traditional one. Earlier, when […]