Plant Care & Maintenance

Looking for a pretty houseplant to liven up your home a little? But one you won’t feel guilty for leaving when you’re away on vacation? Consider a low-maintenance succulent! There are hundreds of beautiful flowering succulents out there that produce colorful blooms at different times of the year. Some even flower during winter! Let’s have … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Lilies have been adored and considered sacred plants in different cultures for centuries. Today, they are still one of the most loved garden plants. Their deeply rooted bulbs and wide array of colors and variety make them … Read more

Forget-me-not (botanical name: myosotis) is a humble but glorious spring flower which appears in frothy blue clouds at the front of borders and at the edges of paths. There are annual, biennial and short-lived perennial forget-me-nots, but the most commonly grown variety, Myosotis sylvatica, is a short-lived perennial usually grown as a biennial. It complements … Read more

Learn how to tell the difference between male and female plants, plus which birds are protective of holly trees. Holly is a common plant in the UK and is also commonly associated with Christmas, along with ivy and mistletoe. Its iconic clusters of red berries and glossy green leaves with spikes that can catch incautious … Read more

The first time I grew cauliflower, it turned out perfectly. I thought… this is easy! I grew cauliflower again the following year, and there were plenty of volunteers for the “What’s wrong with my cauliflower?” pictures. Learn what’s wrong with your cauliflower (and how to fix it!) in this blog post. As a cauliflower grower, … Read more

Daylilies are a gardener’s dream. These hardy perennials provide vibrant bursts of color from spring to fall with very little maintenance required. As their name suggests, each flower only lasts one day, but a mature plant produces buds continually so the blooms keep coming. One key to growing healthy daylilies that put on a prolific … Read more

The snake plant, also known as mother-in-law’s tongue or Saint George’s sword, is a popular and hardy houseplant that can thrive in a variety of conditions But one question that often arises is is the snake plant poisonous? The short answer is yes, the snake plant contains mildly toxic compounds that can cause unpleasant symptoms … Read more

You can easily grow a fiddle leaf fig from a single cutting, which means you can easily grow more fiddle leaf fig trees for FREE using this simple method. In this article, we’ll cover what tools you need to get started, a step-by-step guide on how to propagate fiddle leaf fig cuttings, and tips for … Read more

One of the most commonly asked questions about hydrangeas is when and how they should be pruned. Let’s delve into that question here using three simple steps. Itching to prune your hydrangeas? Follow these 3 steps to ensure your success. How to Prune Hydrangeas for Winter – A Complete Guide Hydrangeas are a popular flowering … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Also appropriately known as hummingbird vine, trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) is a vigorous plant that produces lush vines and masses of showy, trumpet-shaped blooms from midsummer to the first frost in autumn. If you have access to … Read more