Climbing clematis vines have three requirements, sunlight for the vines, shade for their roots and a support that they can climb up. Clematis supports must be sturdy enough to hold…
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Climbing plants are beautiful additions to gardens and provide color to walls as well as some privacy and protection if they bloom over windows. However, not all climbing plants easily…
The laurel plant is a medium-sized broad-leaf evergreen shrub native to the eastern areas of the United States. Plants grow 5 to 15 feet tall with a spread of 5 to…
Roses are looking fabulous at the moment. With heads of perfumed flowers, lush new growth and that heady fragrance as you walk among the bushes, they are paying back for…
Growing beautiful roses is something everyone can enjoy doing. A few basic principles in rose care can get even the greenest gardener off to a good start. With just a…
Tulips bloom in hundreds of colours and combination of colours. People have grown tulips for over 400 years. The bulbs need a period of cold weather to regenerate and grow.…
Sunflower species originated in North America and are known to have been cultivated on the continent since 1,000 B.C. The sunflower enthralls gardeners with its ability to seek out and move its…
When growing sunflowers, take the seeds and place them in a wet napkin and put them in a plastic bag to spur germination. Grow sunflowers with tips from a sustainable…
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…
Busy Lizzies, also called impatiens or touch-me-nots, feature brightly-colored flowers with small, heart-shaped petals. They grow in clumps of glossy green leaves and range in color from bright pink and…