Flower Love

Where to grow: Indoors, place near a window that receives strong indirect light. Outdoors, place in a location that receives full sun (with protection from afternoon sun in the hottest regions) to shade, depending on variety. Indoor houseplants can be placed outdoors in a light shady area during warmer months. …

Don’t underestimate the humble balcony! It may well be a small space but it can also be a lovely oasis that gives you room to experiment and be creative. With thoughtful ideas, you can turn your balcony into an urban oasis, a reading nook, a home cafe and so much …

In this list, we’ve included over 26 different types of flowers to help you find your favorite pink flower and inspire your next flower arrangement. Also included are the significance of the blooms, sun requirements, soil requirements, suitable zone and the season in which they bloom. Hollyhock The charming hollyhock …

Thoughtful landscape design is the key to creating an outdoor space that truly revitalizes and inspires you, whether you have a small courtyard in an urban area or a sprawling country estate. Everything from the type of grass to the design of the flower beds and the hard surface contributes …

There are two main types of lilies to grow: oriental lily and Asiatic lily. Oriental lilies usually have large, fragrant pink flowers. They thrive in acidic soils and should therefore be grown in containers with ericaceous compost. Asiatic lilies have a greater variety of colors including yellow, orange, red and …

Before anything else, choose the right planters for your garden if you don’t already have them. If you have a smart, modern space, choose simple matching pieces. Alternatively, if yours is an Italian or garden style, why not splash out on elaborate stone or terracotta urns? You can mix and …

Water newly planted tubers regularly and keep them moist and shaded – a cool greenhouse or conservatory is ideal if they are in pots. When tubers begin to sprout, move pots to full sunlight and continue watering. If you have planted freesia in September to November, leave the pots outside …

Primulas are easy-to-grow perennials that come in many colors and shapes. Many people when they think of Primula will think of the popular Polyanthus types illustrated to the left and they make a happy display. But there are many more Primulas in all shapes, sizes and colors of Primula that …

The veranda, the basic design element, follows the original path in the garden, and the central hotel lobby is transformed into a tea house. The former canopies are replaced and extended into a closed loop with the teahouse as the start and also the end point for the path. The …

During the holidays, stores are filled with acres of blooming Christmas cacti. They bloom brightly with flowers in red, pink, yellow, orange, white or purple. The average gardener can’t keep their hands from snapping one or more in exotic colors and rushing to the checkout. But at some point reality …