Flower Gardening

Pleached Trees: The Perfect Addition for Small Garden Spaces

Pleached trees with their elegantly intertwined branches and sculptural forms are gaining popularity for small garden spaces. Also called plashed trees, pleaching is the process of training tree branches to grow horizontally along a framework. This creates a tall, hedge-like canopy on a clear trunk. Pleached trees offer tons of benefits tailored for maximizing petite … Read more

what to plant with salvias

Perennial salvias make wonderful garden plants. They come in a range of colours and forms and their flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies. Growing to a height of around 60cm, they work well with a huge variety of plants, including those with silver foliage, and mixed herbaceous perennials such as diascias and penstemons. … Read more

Bringing the Tropics Indoors: How to Grow Heart to Heart Plants as Houseplants

Below are the available bulk discount rates for each individual item when you purchase a certain amount A tropical plant that is prized for its unique pink foliage, Caladium is simply irreplaceable in containers. Plus, you can bring them indoors as houseplants when temperatures start to dip! The variegated leaves display an intense rosy hue … Read more

How to Tell When Gooseberries are Ripe

I love the early summer because the weather is lovely, the whole season stretches out before you, and most importantly… it’s the beginning of gooseberry season! In my area, the end of June means it’s time to start putting these flavorful fruits into pretty much every meal. That means chopped gooseberries and nuts on my … Read more

What Plants Look Good with Crotons: 10 Stunning Companion Plantings for Vibrant Gardens

Elevate your gardens beauty by pairing Croton Mammy with these vibrant companion plants for a thriving oasis! Crotons are a popular choice for adding vibrant color to tropical and subtropical gardens. With their brightly patterned leaves in hues of red, orange, yellow, pink and white, they make a striking statement in outdoor spaces. However, choosing … Read more