How can I make my snake plant grow faster? Besides learning the basics of how to care for a snake plant, there are other things you might do to maximise your plant’s growth. Does a Snake Plant Need Fertilizer? The golden rule with fertilizer for snake plants is to not feed them too often. Just … Read more
The most common problems with growing snake plants occur due to overwatering. This article should help you finetune your watering routine. In the wild, snake plants prefer loose, well-draining soil. It rarely has wet roots. To keep the plant happy in your home, you should aim to achieve these conditions. How often should I water … Read more
Begonias are part of a group of over 1,300 species and 10,000 cultivars! These are divided into 7 groups: cane-like, rex-cultorum, rhizomatous, semperflorens, scandent or trailing, shrub-like, and tuberous. Tuberous types are some of the most popular flowering Begonias and are generally grown as annuals in cold climates or overwintered for re-planting the following year. … Read more
Begonias belong to the genus Begonia which contains over 1,300 species of annuals, perennials, climbers, and shrubs. They can be divided into 7 groups: cane-like, rex-cultorum, rhizomatous, semperflorens, scandent or trailing, shrub-like, and tuberous. Of these 7 groups, the most popular flowering types are semperflorens (wax-leaf Begonias) and tuberous (tuberous Begonias). These are grown as … Read more
Digitalis purpurea has many names including Common Foxglove, Fairy Gloves, and Fairy Bells. The names themselves are enough to conjure up images of magical woodlands and fairytale gardens, which makes these beautiful plants one of the best choices for cottage-style or woodland gardens. Common Foxgloves are herbaceous biennials or short-lived perennials that are widely naturalized … Read more
Tree peonies are part of the genus Paeonia and are woody shrubs that have attractive foliage and large, beautiful, bowl-shaped flowers. These peony plants are low maintenance, and with the right care, have been shown to reach up to 100 years in age. Their beautiful and delicate blossoms make them the perfect candidates for either … Read more
Itoh or intersectional peonies are the hybrids of herbaceous peony Paeonia lactiflora and hybrid lutea tree peonies. Their flowers and leaves resemble those of tree types, whereas growth habits and forms more closely resemble herbaceous types. Peonies are low maintenance and long-living plants with lovely flowers, which would make a nice addition to cottage-style gardens. … Read more
African Daisies is the common name given to flowers under the genus Osteospermum. These include around 70 species of daisy-like flowers which originate from South Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. They can be annuals, perennials, or shrubs. The most popular types grown by gardeners today are O. ecklonis, O. jucundum, and their many hybrids and … Read more
Paeonia lactiflora, also known as The Chinese Peony, is a hardy perennial that blooms year after year. It is hugely popular among gardeners and comes in many attractive varieties. These plants are low maintenance, long-living, and are beautiful in cottage-style gardens or sunny borders. History Chinese Peonies were first introduced into Europe in the 1800s … Read more
The perfect addition to any garden, Alliums, commonly known as Ornamental Onions, are a bold and unusual plant. They mostly bloom from late spring to early summer (a few species will bloom in fall), and look right at home in cottage-style gardens or dotted throughout sunny borders. These flowers attract bees and butterflies, so they … Read more