Flowering evergreen shrubs play a vital part in any garden. They provide structure through the winter months and flowers in our spring and summer times. My own garden is full of shrubs that earn their place in the garden, having appeal throughout the entire year. My Cistus varieties, also known as rockroses, are among the...

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Some of the most spectacular and popular plants are flowering vines. Climbing, vining plants can grow to cover a vast area, taking up very little ground space. As a result, this makes them the perfect choice for high blocks of color where space is limited. There’s a large range of climbing plants available for planting...

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Are you an explorer and a lover of the great outdoors? If you are, then a tropical garden with its associated flora and fauna is likely dreamily filed away in the “Far-flung Holiday Destination” box. This lush and idealistic “Garden of Eden” image, however, isn’t generally thought of as a realistic goal for gardens and...

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If you’re gardening primarily for cut flowers, this one’s for you! The Alstroemeria plant, otherwise known as the Peruvian lily, is a must-have for anyone who loves to fill their home with fresh blooms. These blooms are smaller in size and stature than a true lily, but by no means less striking. In fact, this...

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Some of my most favorite plants are foliage plants, naturally destined for shadier areas of the garden. From the view of decorative foliage plants, the great fern is one of the main contributors. They possess an extraordinary diversity in form, size, growth habit, complexity and color range, which no other class of plant equals. Read...

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What’s a terrarium? Well, for an avid plant lover, it’s a little bit of heaven. In simplest terms, it’s a small environment for plants to live in. These could range from bits of moss inside miniature glass bottles to contained ecosystems in old fish tanks. Whether you’re an avid plant collector or just getting started,...

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With an extensive variety of growth forms, distinctive leaf shapes, and striking autumn color, the Japanese Maple is the must-have specimen tree. Read on to learn more about this magnificent species, and how to cultivate your own. All About the Japanese Maple Tree Also known as “Acer palmatum”, this species contains a wide range of...

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Plants and flowers are quite high on my list of favorite things. So, when the chance came to enlarge my home veggie patch, I decided to set about installing a raised cut flower garden bed as well. My reasoning being: I do love my vegetables, but I love flowers more! And in my defence, what...

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The Euphorbia tirucalli is one of over two thousand splendid and diverse plant life within the Euphorbiaceae family. This widespread family of stem succulents has evolved over time to develop characteristics similar to cacti. This clever plant adaptation has enabled this genus to survive in some of the harshest of natural habitats. It’s why they...

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