Start with furniture: The first thing you’ll probably want to add is some furniture. But remember that anything you put on your balcony will be exposed to the elements. Materials like resin wicker, wrought iron, teak and plastic can handle most of what Mother Nature throws at them.
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We have compiled for you the types of pink and red flowers that you can like and grow easily. Camellia is the beautiful sister of Rose. This is because the flower bears a close resemblance to the red rose that we all love. The green waxy leaves of the camellia …
Read More »How to grow tradescantia the easy way
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. …
Read More »Adorn your garden and home with pink flowers
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 …
Read More »Growing and caring for coloful freesia flowers
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 …
Read More »How to grow and care for Primulas
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 …
Read More »How to grow amazing colorful christmas cactus
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 …
Read More »How to grow and care for desert rose
In a very bright, warm environment such as a greenhouse, Adenium can remain active during the winter months. If you bring your plant indoors for the winter, it will probably stay in a semi-dormant state until spring. During this time, just keep it in a warm room with bright, indirect …
Read More »Growing and caring for Passiflora
Passionflower propagation can be achieved by seed or stem cuttings in spring, or by layering in late summer. Propagating Passion Flower Seeds Passion flower seeds germinate best when fresh or directly from the fruit. They do not store well and will usually be dormant for up to a year. To …
Read More »Amazing red flowers to consider this year
Camellia Camellia is the beautiful sister of Rose. This is because the flower bears a close resemblance to the red rose that we all love. The green waxy leaves of the camellia flower make it a decorative centerpiece. Dianthus Dianthus is an Indian splendor that blooms in round clusters on …
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