Black Flowering Plants
Black Flowers for Your Garden The search for black flowering plants starts with black roses, however if you want to add a touch of intrigue and mystery, here are a few others to consider. In reality no flowers are really…
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Grow Fritillaria From Seed
Fritillaria seeds are ready to harvest when ripe and that is in mid summer. If you are lucky enough to have flowers that have been pollinated, there is a good chance you can grow many species from seed. You can…
Underplanting Roses
Companion Plants and Ground Covers. We are often asked what can be planted beneath or in front of roses, and the plants used fall into two categories, companion plants and ground cover plants, so here are a few ideas. Firstly,…
Cyclamen Varieties for all seasons
Although spring and autumn are regarded as the main seasons for Cyclamen with a little research you can have Cyclamen flowering year round. All Cyclamen grow from bulbs or tubers and can be propagated from seed, lets take a look…
How to Fertilize Japanese Maple Trees
If you want your Japanese Maple to be healthy as well as look great then give it a good feed, some slow release fertilizer is the answer. With access to appropriate nutrients the leaves will be larger, have better colour…
How and When To Prune Salvia
Salvia are best pruned each year to maintain beautiful flowers as well as keeping the plants looking great. Knowing how to prune the different types will keep them flowering, help attract birds, bees and other pollinators to the garden and…
Tropical Garden Plants
When we think of tropical plants we often think of both magnificent flowers and luxuriant tropical foliage. This large and sometimes colourful foliage is the real key to creating that ‘tropical feeling’ in the home garden, or on an enclosed…
Rare and Exotic Plant Nurseries
Rare plants flowers, seeds and exotic or tropical rare plants can make a great addition to any garden, however not all nurseries carry them. These plants are not just for the collector, they are well suited to many gardeners and…
Ornamental Trees
By definition Ornamental Trees are those that primarily fill a decorative purpose in the garden. It could be great flowers, foliage, bark, autumn colour or a combination. They shine at different times of the year, and this is the secret…
Native Plants
Native plants of North America North American Native Plants are found in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Native plants are those that have been found to growing before European settlement. Although many common and rare species of native plants are…
Hedge Heights
Hedge Plants all have different characteristics, heights and landscaping uses vary greatly. Growing a privet hedge plants can provide an evergreen hedge that can provide privacy from both neighbours and the street. Low growing hedge plants can act as borders…
Ground Cover Plants
When gardeners and landscapers to consider using ground cover plants they need to find plants that satisfy two criteria. Plants that fill the required function of a ground cover plant, but also have the added characteristic of beauty. A plant…
Drought Resistant Plants
If a lack of water is a problem, them Drought tolerant plants are one answer. We also look at ways to help drought proof your garden. Drought tolerant or drought resistant plants are increasingly popular with landscapers and gardeners alike.…
Australian Native Plants
Australian Native Plants are increasingly popular in the USA, they are widely grown in dry areas and include many plants that will thrive in desert conditions. However plants of Australia provide a diverse and interesting number of garden worthy plants,…
Black Roses
Yes Black Roses are a popular flower, and rose bushes as well as cut rose flowers that are are black are searched for widely on the internet, but do they really exist. We bring you some facts about ‘Black Roses’…
Pond Weeds
Weeds can take over and ruin a pond if not properly managed. These weeds take up large amounts of nutrients in ponds causing pond death. The earlier you attack the problem the easier it is to control the weeds. Identify…
Bonsai Plant Care
Bonsai Care is an essential and ongoing process. These trees are easy to care for if you understand the basic requirements. With the right tools and a few guidelines even a beginner can grow a great looking Bonsai Plant. We…
Brugmansia Datura Identification
Brugmansia and Datura – The difference between the two. Two related species, Brugmansia and Datura are often confused, however they are different in a number of ways and are easily identified. Three main differences are in growth habit help with…
Chia Plants
(Salvia hispanica and Salvia columbariae are the two main species of Salvia that are referred to as ‘Chia’.Chia plants (Salvia hispanica) is grown mainly for its seeds although the stems were also used to make baskets. Chia is regarded as…
Feng Shui Garden Ideas.
The principles and ideas behind the Feng Shui design style for gardens relate not only to the use of plants. It includes the art of applying basic Feng shui design and placement principles to gardens and materials. Feng Shui means…
Clumping Bamboo
Clumping Bamboo or Non-invasive bamboo. Some species of bamboo produce a lot of underground runners and can become invasive. When planting bamboo it is best to look for non-invasive species suited to your climate and soil type. When asking suppliers…
Fish Fertilizer for plants and garden.
When you first think about using Fish Fertiliser you may think that it smells and does does not work. However it has been proven to be a very good type of fertiliser, and it is available in very low odour…
Coffee Grounds in the Garden
We have many questions about the using of Coffee grounds in compost in the garden in general and as a slug and snail repellent. In the garden coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen and with a fairly neutral ph can…
Fragrant Orchids
Fragrant Orchids are very popular and with so many species of orchids showing fragrance we list the best orchids for fragrance, as well a few of our favourites. If we listen to the Chinese, then the Cymbidium would be the…
Cool Climate Bananas
Cool Climate Bananas or Cold Hardy Bananas are grown for their foliage. Banana species and banana relatives that will handle the cooler temperatures are generally not suitable for fruit production. However some will fruit with a little care. Frost will…
How to Grow Gaillardia or ‘Blanket Flowers’
Gaillardia are widely known as ‘Blanket Flowers’, they get this name from the colorful flowers that remind us of the bright patterned blankets made by Native Americans. Most species are regarded as hardy from UDSA zones 3 to 10. With…
Container Gardening
Growing plants in containers is certainly not new, however with modern living focused on apartments and with gardens in courtyards and on balconies container gardening is really a practical solution to an old problem. Often seen as a solution for…
Fertilizers
With so many different types of fertilizers available for garden plants, the choice can be a little confusing. Each type is made for particular plant growth needs. Many gardeners use a number of different fertilizers during the year. An all-purpose…
How to Make Cut Roses Last Longer
We would all like to have the vase of rose flowers last as long as possible, so if you are trying to find the perfect way to make those roses last longer in the vase, we have the answer. Making…
Tree Pruning
Although many trees do not look like they need to be pruned, you will find that with proper pruning care, these long term garden assets will be protected from damage. Shrubs and hedges benefit from regular trimming to maintain an…
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