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A Complete Guide to Growing Gorgeous Rose Campion from Seeds

Rose campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a hardy flowering biennial or short-lived perennial with bright magenta, saucer-shaped flowers that contrast beautifully with silky grey leaves and stems. Although originating from south-eastern Europe, it has been a long-standing cottage-garden favourite, gaining many common names including dusty miller, rose cockle, pink mullein, bird’s eye, and crown of the … Read more

The Best Top Soil for a Lush, Green Lawn

When it comes to growing a healthy and vibrant golf course lawn, there are several factors to consider, including soil type, grass type, and growing conditions like temperature and weather. Choosing the best soil for your lawn is crucial for nurturing your grass and achieving that picture-perfect green lawn. Here, well look at the best … Read more

How Tall Are Ranunculus Plants? A Complete Guide

Ranunculus boast beautiful, bright colored flowers with ruffled petals on straight stems. Ranunculus flowers are true showstoppers and are perfect flowers to grow in the garden in beds, borders and containers. Be sure not to forget to make the most of these fabulous blooms as fresh cut flowers for summer bouquet arrangements. The Ranunculus is … Read more

purple flower ground cover perennial

Ground cover plants can be a real boon for the garden. They fill in space and are often low-maintenance plants. There are ground cover plants suitable for sunny and shady locations and for a range of climate and soil conditions. Flowering ground covers add some extra beauty during the growing season. Weve gathered up a … Read more

How to Grow Mountain Laurel from Seed – A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub with a multistemmed growth habit. It has beautiful spring blooms, and its elliptical, glossy deep-green leaves (resembling those of rhododendrons) and gnarled stems make it attractive in all seasons. This shade-loving shrub produces clusters of rose, pink, or white flowers with purple markings in late … Read more

Where to Buy Ranunculus Bulbs

Over the years, I have ordered plants and bulbs from hundreds of different sources across the country and the following are the ones that I love and highly recommend. You can find more information about each one of them below, plus a few wholesale-only businesses that we love. Adelman Peony GardensOver the years, I’ve ordered … Read more

How to Water a String of Pearls Plant: The Complete Guide

String of Pearls, a flowering plant from the daisy family Asteraceae, makes an ideal houseplant for various reasons. Apart from its one-of-a-kind aesthetics and low-water requirements, this hanging plant acts as a natural purifier and has traditional medicinal properties, just like another popular succulent – the Aloe Vera plant. An important aspect of String of … Read more

How to Germinate Parsley Seeds Successfully

Like most garden cooks, I feel inspired when a bunch of freshly picked parsley waits in a jar of water on the kitchen counter. Vibrant green parsley brings color, flavor and nutrition to any meal, and you can combine parsley with basil, dill, mint, or other herbs when making herb pestos. Growing parsley to harvest … Read more