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Stock flower (Matthiola incana), also known as gillyflower or hoary stock, is a hardy plant which brings splashes of colour and a sweet and spicy fragrance to a garden. With clusters of blooms forming a frilly spire of petals and narrow green-grey leaves, it also makes a long-lasting cut flower. The species plant is native … Read more

Cute summer towns are a haven for houses with adorable little gardens. They are always tidy and like a properly dressed lady (whose handbag always coordinates with her shoes), the plants often coordinate with the house. Here in New England, you can find all sorts of inspiration for color coordinating your plants to your house … Read more

Fanciers of French lavender love it for a lot more than its pleasant scent and dainty purple blossoms. Many are captivated by the distinctive serrated foliage that looks like it has been clipped with tiny pinking shears. Others appreciate its exceptionally long bloom time, with the flowers continuing for months on end, from early summer … Read more

Lately I’ve had a few questions about repotting Fiddle Leaf Figs and the best soil for Fiddle Leaf Figs, so this post will answer all these questions! If you’re wanting to repot your Fiddle Leaf Fig, keep in mind that this should be done in the growing season, such as Spring or Summer. I’ve come … Read more

Evergreen plants are an invaluable component of gardens and landscapes, providing structure and color through the winter after other plants have gone dormant. Shrubs that stay green, or keep their leaves all year, provide background interest to other plants, lending year-round interest to foundation plantings, beds, borders and containers. There are many choices of evergreen … Read more

Living in the hot and humid climate of South Florida, shade is a precious commodity. The intense sun and high temperatures can make being outside unbearable during the day Planting fast growing shade trees is an ideal solution to provide some relief When strategically planted around your home and yard, fast growing shade trees in … Read more

Olive trees are valued worldwide for producing a source of liquid treasure: olive oil. However, a question that often arises is: how much oil can a single olive tree produce? Generally, to produce 1L of olive oil, between 4 and 5kg of olives are needed. In this preparation, the fruit yield is around 20-25%. That … Read more

Rose dormancy is nature’s way of making sure that roses see next spring by preventing damage from freezing temperatures. Inside the stems, cell sap will thicken making the plant additionally cold hardy and capable of withstanding long winters. The rose will then go into a hibernation-type state where it will slow down its metabolic systems, … Read more

The Herbivicus Charm also known as the Herbivicus Spell or Gardening Charm, is an extremely useful charm for any herbologist or gardener. This charm allows the caster to rapidly increase the growth rate of plants and cause flowers to bloom. If you’ve ever struggled to get your magical or Muggle garden to grow and flourish, … Read more

When landscaping your yard or setting up a new garden, it’s important to know how to use certain organic materials to get the most out of your plants. Three of the most commonly used materials are mulch, compost, and topsoil. Understanding the difference between this soil trio is essential, but even more important is knowing … Read more