Flower Love

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 …

A cut flower bed  allows you to enjoy your own home-grown blooms from late winter to late fall. If you like to bring the outside in, pick a few flowers from your garden to admire on the kitchen table, or add atmosphere to a dinner party, then consider starting a …

Big, bold houseplants with oversized leaves are also the perfect way to embrace biophilic design and the nature-based decor trend that’s everywhere right now. All that beautiful, leafy growth can’t help but give a room life and lushness. Find the best large leaf indoor plant for your space with this …

Designing a porch with flowers can transform this outdoor space into a vibrant, welcoming area. Whether your porch is small or expansive, incorporating flowers can add color, texture, and a touch of nature. Here are some tips and ideas for designing your porch with flowers: 1. Assess Your Space Before …

The placement of your planters also affects your container planting. Be sure to place them where they will have the greatest impact without detracting from other features such as ponds, sculptures or flower beds. Front doors are ideal locations, as are long unadorned walls or hidden corners. When designing a …

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 …

With the right lighting, lupins can also be grown indoors in containers. To learn more about growing plants indoors, check out our complete indoor gardening guide. Lupins are herbaceous perennials and can be grown from seeds, cuttings or divisions. Each year the lupine’s leaves die back to the ground and …

A fence can demarcate outdoor spaces, provide privacy and security, and add some design flair. And there are many garden and garden fence ideas to choose from. They vary in height, material, texture and more. Some fences can be DIY projects while others require a higher level of skill to …

The flowers are very rich in nectar and are like magnets for bees and butterflies. Most foxgloves are biennials, blooming in their second year from seed, or short-lived perennials. Most are more or less evergreen so their rosettes of green leaves remain all winter. Just be aware that foxgloves contain …

What is it about tree roses that makes them so special, what is the story behind them, why are they tree roses? A tree rose is a rose bush that is essentially elevated on top of a “tree trunk” which puts the beauty closer to eye level. Tree roses add …