Lavandula angustifolia, better known as English Lavender, is a wonderful herbaceous perennial that graces many gardens across the world. It’s not hard to see why, as it produces fabulous purple flowers, attracting all sorts of beneficial pollinators to your garden, it smells amazing and produces a somewhat calming effect, and you can use the dried leaves for all sorts of … Read More
While there are many petunias available in a kaleidoscope of colors, one of the most popular types is the black petunia, introducing drama and elegance into any pot, bed, or border. It’s the perfect plant if you cannot decide what should go in a bare space, but want something that will instantly catch your attention, even from a distance. While … Read More
Eucalyptus is loved by many, not just for the refreshing scent of the essential oil derived from the plant, or for its silvery coin-like foliage often appearing in bouquets, but also because it makes a great focal point in your home or garden. It’s a fast-growing plant, which can be a blessing or a curse, depending on how much room … Read More
Caladiums are among the most magical foliage plants you can grow, indoors or outdoors. They come in a fantastic array of different color combinations, and the leaves are huge! These beautiful plants can be a little fussy, though, so you need to be careful how you plant them when you plant them, and the conditions you give them. Once you’ve … Read More
Amaryllis flowers are some of the most dramatic you can grow, especially if you’re growing them indoors. Getting them to flower the first time around is fairly simple, but what do you do when the bulb has finished flowering? Well, if you treat your amaryllis bulbs with the right care, paying attention to light, how to get the plant to … Read More
Caladiums are among the most magical foliage plants you can grow, indoors or outdoors. They come in a fantastic array of different color combinations, and the leaves are huge! These beautiful plants can be a little fussy, though, so you need to be careful how you plant them when you plant them, and the conditions you give them. Once you’ve … Read More
Clematis plants are absolutely beautiful, but the vines are very delicate, and as they don’t produce aerial roots, they will need a little encouragement to scramble up structures. They do need some form of support, otherwise, they can scramble across the ground and bully other plants out of existence, and this is something you want to avoid! There are many … Read More
Aloe plants make an interesting focal point, no matter if you grow them indoors, or you’re lucky enough to live somewhere where they will grow outdoors. But caring for them can be a little tricky. When you should water an aloe plant doesn’t have a straight answer, and this goes for any plant. Let’s take a look, shall we? How … Read More
Colocasia plants are absolutely stunning, producing huge leaves which are bound to become a focal point in any space. These plants aren’t as widely grown as Alocasias, but they are every bit as beautiful, and behave similarly. If you can grow Alocasias and get them to reach beautiful heights, you can do the same with these magical plants. Also known … Read More
Calathea plants are undeniably some of the most beautiful houseplants you can grow, and there are so many striking species to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are some of the most beautiful varieties to try growing yourself, to add to your indoor jungle or houseplant collection. Let’s take a look. A Note On … Read More
