Even if you’re an avid gardener with a world of experience, it can sometimes be overwhelming to peer at your own garden and decide the best way to tidy it up. There are so many options and sometimes it’s not always practical or possible to get the exact look you would like – or perhaps […]
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Orchids are some of the most beautiful and exotic plants in the world. Orchids are often considered to be some of the most difficult to grow, but caring for a Phalaenopsis orchid plant is very easy especially if attention is paid to proper light, water, temperatures, potting medium, humidity and fertilizer. Light Phalaenopsis orchid plants […]
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The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in any home. From showering to spending time doing your makeup, to answering nature’s call, most people, on average, spend about half an hour to an hour in the bathroom every day. This time adds up to about seven hours per week, if not more. So […]
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The process of buying a house can feel like a complex chain of loans, solicitors, and money, but often, viewing the houses is looked over as one of the more straightforward aspects. In reality, though, it’s easy to overlook issues with a property if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. Many people simply […]
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Famous for their use in English gardens and cottage gardens, hardy geraniums are becoming more popular as perennials for many home gardeners in a wide variety of landscape uses. See why Cranesbill is a great choice for many home flower gardens. Cultivation Information And How To Grow Hardy Geranium Plants Botanical and Common Name: Garden […]
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Paperwhite or Tazetta Narcissus are special daffodils that will bloom indoors in winter. Paperwhite bulbs are wonderful for forcing because the flowers are fragrant as well as charming. They are very easy to grow, needing only a few pebbles and a bit of water. What To Expect Paperwhites produce clusters of small, fragrant flowers. The […]
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The Swiss cheese plant is an evergreen tropical plant indigenous to the Suriname region of northern South America. Its botanical name is Monstera deliciosa but it is more commonly known as Swiss cheese plant, Fruit Salad plant, Window leaf plant and Split leaf philodendron plant. The Swiss cheese plant is most widely recognized by its […]
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If you’re in the market for insulating materials in Australia, you will have doubtlessly heard the Knauf product Earthwool being mentioned. Earthwool brand insulation has recently been making a huge impact on the do-it-yourself scene and professional renovations industry for a number of reasons. Here are just some of the reasons Earthwool insulation has become […]
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Carnivorous plants have a definite cachet about them. Animals eat plants, yes. But plants that eat animals? That’s different and exciting, at least for people. To the Drosera family, that’s normal. The Drosera or sundew genus is a group of plants that often grows in poor and boggy soil. To make up for its limited […]
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North American Pitcher Plants, Sarracenia spp., are large, hardy or half-hardy plants that are most often cultivated indoors or in cold greenhouses but can do well outdoors provided extreme temperatures are avoided. Sarracenia x wrigleyana is a naturally occurring hybrid that offers a combination of large size, rapid growth, impressive foliage, and hardiness to Zone […]
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Venus’ flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) are famed for their trap-like leaves that snap around prey such as flies. Although rare in the wild and confined to a small patch of North Carolina, Venus’ flytraps are widely cultivated and potted specimens can be picked for a few dollars in most garden centers. Use Deionized Water Or Rainwater […]
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Cape sundews (Drosera capensis) are probably the best carnivorous plants for absolute beginners. They are big, colourful, and easy to maintain. All they need is bright light, soft water, and a balance between warm summers and cool winters. Description Sundews use sticky blobs on their leaves to capture small animals, particularly insects. As it tries […]
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Although not quite so hardy or easy to propagate as the Cape Sundew, the Alice Sundew is one of the most widely sold rosette sundews and easy to grow if given suitable conditions. It is a slow growing species, but tolerant of occasional abuses, and besides its highly attractive foliage it also rewards the gardener […]
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Gardeners are aware of the nutritional value and the structural benefits that compost has on garden soil. However, some gardeners may not have the time or space to build a traditional compost pile. Trench composting is one of the easiest and most hands-off composting methods a gardener can use. Commercial farmers have been practicing a […]
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to weed control under garden paths. While it’s easy to create a simple walkway just by spreading mulch, established weeds quickly re-sprout in the path. Instead, try this all-organic, herbicide free method to prevent them from coming back. You will find it […]
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