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Creeping thyme (Thymus) is a flowering ground cover with pointed blue-green leaves ideal for sunny areas. While not all types of creeping thyme are grown as herbs, they are in the mint family and have a pleasant scent; most can be used for cooking. Most thyme plants are perennial in moderate climates. While some thyme … Read more
Deciduous trees offer a final touch of drama to the garden, with their leaves turning shades of golden yellow, orange and red, before falling. So-called ‘autumn colours‘ (yellow carotenes and red and pink anthocyanins) are present in their leaves all year round. We just don’t see them because they’re hidden by green chlorophyll. However, when … Read more
Lipstick plants, with their glossy foliage and bright tubular blooms, make fabulous houseplants But these tropical beauties can suddenly start dropping leaves, leaving their stems bare If your lipstick plant is losing leaves, don’t panic! In many cases, some simple adjustments to care can get your plant thriving again. Diagnosing the Cause of Leaf Drop … Read more
Honestly, Calathea is quite an actress. Many people are very frightened about the Calatheans. The family Marantaceae includes more than 600 species, including Calatheas gangs. Calatheas are indigenous to Brazil and use their leaves for food shipping and basket making for textile production. Nobody knows about the Calatheas different varieties, some suggest 40 different types. … Read more
If you live in an area where the winter seems to linger forever or if you just prefer to have flowers blooming as close to year round as possible, snowdrops are an easy solution. These tough-as-nails little plants sprout even through snow – hence their name – and blossom while the calendar (and often the … Read more
Few flowers seem to catch that late-summer-into-early-fall shimmer quite like a dahlia. In an extraordinary nod to the ever-dynamic wonders of nature, the subtle hues of dahlias – throwing royal to lavender purples, and coral to salmon — often do shift within their growing season. A red will dahlia will deepen to amplify the cerulean … Read more
The graceful Shaina Japanese maple (Acer palmatum ‘Shaina’) is a beloved addition to gardens across the world. With its vibrant red foliage and compact form, this striking small tree packs visual impact into a petite package. As a Japanese maple enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for exciting new cultivars to incorporate into garden designs. … Read more
Coffee grounds dramatically change the soils pH, which may upset plants that prefer less acidic growing conditions. Anyone who has ever tried their hand at composting likely knows just how popular tossing spent coffee grounds in the pile can be. Not only can coffee grounds add some of those much-needed “browns” to your compost, but … Read more
Growing a venus flytrap requires providing it with the right conditions to thrive. An often overlooked but critical aspect of flytrap care is selecting the optimal pot. Choosing the wrong container can harm or even kill your plant. In this guide, we will cover everything you need to know about picking the ideal pots for … Read more
Celeriac is closely related to celery but the edible part is it’s swollen root. It has an unusual flavour, a cross between celery, fennel and aniseed. celeriac works well roasted and served with other root veg and squashes, in soups and stews. It also makes a great alternative to mashed potato. Celeriac is easy to … Read more