Holly bushes, the Burford (Ilex cornuta) or yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) help fill up a drab area of the garden with attractive berries and lush, green foliage year-round. The standard…
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Laurel bushes are a type of hedging that — like all hedges — requires regular pruning and maintenance to keep it in pristine condition. When a laurel is first planted,…
Laurels are very difficult to grow from seed, but you’re much likelier to succeed by propagating them from cuttings. There are a variety of types of laurel grown in Britain…
Geraniums, members of the genus Pelargonium, are easy to care for, decorative plants commonly used in gardens and window containers. However, these brightly coloured flowering plants can suffer from infestations…
Rhubarb stalks (Rheum x cultorum) produce a tart flavor prized in pies, preserves and sauces. This perennial vegetable grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 to 8.…
Rhubarb is one of the few perennial vegetables. It favors cool climates, but in territory it likes (USDA zone 8 and colder) it’s easy to care for. A well-fed clump…
Plant tulip bulbs with this easy to follow guide. Tulips are spring flowers, which means their bulbs should be planted in Autumn. Stella Fear from Holland Park in London takes…
Indoor plants add a natural green touch to interior home landscapes. Houseplants such as English ivy, spider plants, peace lilies, elephant ear, lucky bamboo plants and others have even been…
Propagate some of your favorite houseplants, especially if it’s too hot to be out in your garden, with these simple tips and tricks.
House plants need the sun or artificial grow lights to provide the energy needed for photosynthesis, but for them to grow to their full potential, you will need to feed…