Alexandra Hill 
Primroses are any of the flowering plants that belong to the genus Primula and the family Primulaceae. There are around 490 – 600 species in the group, many of which are firm favorites amongst gardeners for their showy flowers! These plants can be found growing in bogs, forests, and meadows in the Northern Hemisphere, and … Read more
Zinnias are delightful flowering plants that belong to the genus Zinnia! They are extremely popular as summer bedding plants worldwide, with around 22 species within the genus. Of these, several have been highly cultivated, especially Zinnia elegans, or the common zinnia! Zinnia flowers can be annuals, perennials, or subshrubs, but most garden varieties are half-hardy … Read more
There are 22 species in the genus Zinnia, some of which have been highly cultivated and are popular summer bedding plants worldwide! Zinnia elegans in particular is a top choice for gardeners everywhere as it brings bold color into the garden, with many different lovely varieties to choose from. Zinnia plants are native to Mexico … Read more
Desert roses, which belong to the Adenium genus, are a group of flowering succulents that are prized by many gardeners for their beautiful and showy flowers. Unlike traditional succulents, desert roses have a delightful tree-like shape, making them extremely popular as indoor houseplants as well as outdoor containers and bedding plants! Plants within this group … Read more
Desert roses are extremely popular succulents that belong to the genus Adenium. Unlike typical succulents, Adenium plants grow to have a tree-like structure, making them popular both outdoors as specimen plants and indoors as decorative ornamentals! They are native to dry areas in sub-Saharan Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, lending them as houseplants or overwintered … Read more
Purslane belongs to the genus Portulaca and the family Portulacaceae. There are approximately 40 – 100 species inside the genus, which is made up of short-lived perennial succulents. Several species are well-loved garden ornamentals that are grown as annuals in cooler climates. Most notably is P. grandiflora, which is also called the moss rose. These … Read more
It might be the right time to give your outdoor space a makeover or maybe you have relocated and are excited at the prospect of starting over from scratch! No matter what your reason is, a lot of behind-the-scenes work goes into creating your dream outdoor space, and any seasoned gardener will tell you it … Read more
Anyone who is an avid gardener or just interested in plants has no doubt wondered about all the beautiful flowers that the world has to offer! From annuals, biennials, and perennials, to herbs, vines, shrubs, and trees, the list seems to be endless. If you’ve ever wondered about plants that begin with the letter X, … Read more
There are endless possibilities when it comes to plants for your garden, whether you’re looking for an annual, biennial, perennial, bulb, shrub, vine, or tree, the list seems to go on and on, and on! Even for the most experienced gardeners, this can seem a little intimidating, luckily, with a little research, you can rule … Read more
There are so many weird and wonderful flowers in the world, that anyone starting a new garden, or giving their garden a much-needed makeover may find themselves wondering where to start! Luckily the light levels, soil type, garden style, and more can help us to narrow down what plants should be included in our garden … Read more