Category Gardening Articles

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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’…

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…

One of the easiest of all bulbs to grow in pots and containers are Daffodils, we show you how to do it. Why not add a little ‘mobile color’ to the spring garden by growing daffodils in containers. We often…

Garden pond designs can include many features including waterfalls, built in fountains, stepping stones and overhanging plants. And for extra interest fish or ‘Koi’ can also be added to even a small backyard pond. Garden ponds are a great idea…

Deadheading roses is common practice and is easy. The same method applies to Knockout Roses as well as Bush, Climbing and Standard types. Why Deadhead Roses Their are a few reasons to prune back the dead flower heads on roses.…

Azalea mollis, knap hill, ghent and Azalea ‘Klondyke’ are all deciduous azalea hybrids. Loved for the attractive showy flowers that appear in spring Deciduous Azaleas or Azalea mollis are perhaps an under used garden plant. In cool to temperate climates…

Bourbon Roses with their large flowers are naturally occurring hybrid originating from hedges or Reunion Island, formally known as the Isle of Bourbon. Grown for the fragrance as well as the large double and ruffled flowers they range in colour…

A waterfall in your own backyard sounds like a great feature, and with it flowing into a pretty pond we are starting to get a really nice landscaping picture. But can you actually build a pond and a waterfall? Yes…

If you are looking for a feature for your backyard, why not choose a fountain. A DIY fountain project is achievable and can be fairly cheap as well. We look at some ideas as well as show you how to…

In the garden the Butterfly is a fascinating visitor, children love them, they are signs of a healthy environment and they are just very pretty. We present some ideas on how to attract butterflies and to the home garden. Nectar…