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Bonsai is the ancient Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers. While bonsai can be created from regular sized trees most bonsai start out as small plants and are carefully pruned and trained over time to remain compact. This raises the question – just how tall do bonsai trees get? The maximum height depends … Read more
“Lily of the valley is the perfect choice for anyone looking for classic, timeless, and chic style.” Timeless and dearly beloved, lily of the valley is perhaps the ultimate wedding flower when it comes to the traditional bride. Kate Middleton and Grace Kelly both carried lily of the valley bouquets, and as two of the … Read more
Its seldom difficult to stretch your Aldi budget when the discount grocer so often delivers on its mission to sell affordable, quality products. Its not all practical eggs, bread, and milk shopping either — seasonal and limited-edition items keep the inventory dynamic. This May, weve identified a variety of products from pasta and grains to … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Basil is a wonderfully versatile annual herb that is native to southern Asia and the islands of the South Pacific. As with other herbs, basil is easy to grow and with ideal conditions quite prolific. Even so, … Read more
Pilea Peperomioides, also known as the Chinese Money Plant, UFO Plant, or Missionary Plant, is apart of the “it” plant crowd! Discover what makes this lilypad esque plant an all-time favorite of many plant enthusiasts and gardeners. The Chinese Money Plant is one of the first interesting plants that I recommend for beginners and seasoned … Read more
They can work particularly well in a cottage garden scheme, but what should you grow alongside and around your prized peony plants? Peonies are some of the most beloved flowers in any garden. Their large, lush blooms add incredible beauty and fragrance in late spring to early summer. But what happens after the peonies fade? … Read more
I’ve had a number of queries regarding the proper watering of native California oaks during this drought. I wrote an article on Oak Tree Care in 2012, and most is current, but I wanted to re-tap some experts for tips during this drought. So along with a quick review and some good and bad pruning … Read more
Our favourite tree fern, Dicksonia antarctica comes from south-east Australia. They’re evergreen and raise themselves up on thick, fluffy, textual trunks, sometimes to 15ft or more after many years. Their canopy of delicately feathered symmetrical fronds can grow to 12ft across. No wonder then, that theyre called tree ferns. The view from above is unsurpassable. … Read more
Poppies are beloved garden flowers that provide a splash of vibrant color in spring and summer. After the delicate petals fade away, the ovary of the poppy flower transforms into an decorative seed pod. Inside this unique capsule, hundreds of tiny black poppy seeds are developing. These edible seeds can be harvested and used for … Read more
If shallow soil is one of your biggest gardening woes then worry not: our quick tour of 20 fantastic and diverse plants for shallow soil will leave you having a tough time deciding which ones to grow. In this guide you’ll find evergreen bushes and deciduous shrubs, ornate flowers, courtyard garden plants and cottage garden … Read more