Start smart! Spring Container Design 101 When it comes to design, there are no hard and fast rules for what works or doesn’t work. In general, you’ll want to choose a color palette to work with, and consider the shapes and textures of your intended design. Buying in bulk is …

This evergreen clematis variety has waxy dark green leaves and pale pink and white flowers that have a sweet and slightly almondy scent. The flowers appear in early spring and are often some of the first flowers in a garden. Blooms only last up to four weeks, but the foliage …

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 …

If you’re looking for another way to update your flower beds, try this great spilled flower pot idea. There are tons of beautiful ways to use broken flower pots or simply use brand new ones to create this look. The flowing flowers can look like anything from color to a …

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 …

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 …

Grow and care for dahlias throughout the season Growth habit Dahlias grow quickly, producing bushy plants and blooming in the first season. Water dahlias Water regularly and try to keep your foliage dry. Avoid overwatering, as moist soil can lead to rotting tubers. We recommend less frequent, but deep watering. …

Starting a garden from scratch can seem daunting to a beginner! But we’ve got loads of great ideas and free garden plans for every kind of garden, whether it’s big and sprawling or small. To start, look at the area you want to plant: Does it get full sun, which …

Everyone loves growing bulbs in pots or garden beds, but there is also another way to have flowering bulbs even if you don’t have space outside. Hyacinths, for example, can be grown in a glass vase, kept indoors to bloom to their fragrant beauty. The hyacinths are grown in a …

Let’s just say that the benefits of having seasonal, stunning, abundantly overflowing planters far outweigh these negative points. It just requires a little care and consideration. Below we give you three simple rules to follow that will make planting your container spectacle that much easier. When designing a garden for …