Why Do We Need Zinc Food? Zinc is an essential trace mineral that is a component of more than 100 enzymes and is found in every single cell in our body that helps us to have optimal health and prop…
The paleo diet has been extremely popular and effective at helping millions improve their life. Discover the 3 biggest paleo diet mistakes.
Mixed herbaceous border containing Anthemis tinctoria 'E.C. Buxton', Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland', Nepeta, Buddleia and clipped Box balls, Town Place, late June.
This high-protein vegan salad packs in 30 g of plant-based protein along with 14 g of fibre for a nourishing and satisfying meal!
Wherever I wandered in Sicily there they were, the coral-spangled pony-tails of Russelia equisetiformis, cascading from the brims of elegant terracotta pots. I had admired this Central Amercian sub…
I am highly influenced by the convergence of beautiful photography with fantastically different plants. Such was the case when I stumbled across a post at Leila’s about some houseplants that she is testing out. This image of Sophora prostrata made me gasp. I am obsessing over those little baby fern leaves – and I must have one. I found them […]
Designing for the senses beyond sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. In Zambian tradition, there are 14 senses, explore how to design for them all.
Garden design Ideas for a fashionable garden straight from the Chelsea Flower show. Plants, garden trends, and how-to bring it to your yard.
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Panting roses in a mixed border is one of the easiest ways of enjoying roses in your garden. Combine shrub roses, other shrubs, perennials and annuals to create a tapestry of different colours and textures - find inspiration in our image gallery and tips and tricks for planning a rose border.
Ornamental grasses have gained a lot of popularity in recent years. And as an ornamental grass enthusiast, I’m pleased to see that their popularity shows no signs of abating.
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Like a lot of gardeners, I peruse Pinterest and see photos that offer inspirational design ideas and plant combinations. One, a garden bed filled with Allium ‘Globemaster’ surrounded by…
Plants don't want to be eaten of course. One way they defend themselves is with lectins. There are 10 dangers of eating foods high in lectins.
You’re either a lover or hater of ornamental grass. It comes in lots of colours and textures and can be wild and bushy. If your style is contemporary then this garden will suit. It gives a bold impact to your landscaping. It’s decorative and low-maintenance so you can’t really go…
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Bathrooms are tricky places to grow plants. Only because there is often low light, a lot of warmth and moisture. Not all indoor plants love these environments. Tropical plants are probably best suited. Today I have 6 indoor plants that would love to live in your bathroom. They are pretty hardy…
Perennials are kind of plants that live for years and mostly grow little buds that bloom into roses of different colors. Perennials grow through different seasons of the year; it depends on the type o
Get tips on how to combine plants into a pleasing arrangement in your garden in this gallery on HGTV Gardens.
Find fast-growing vines for a fence, trellis or arbor from gardening pros at HGTV. Learn about wisteria, honeysuckle, bougainvillea and other trellis plants.
This, my friends, is Grevillea 'Long John'. I'm very excited to introduce you to him because there is nothing about this plant not to love. It is waterwise, easy to grow, and a real show-off whether it is in flower or not. It gets about 8' tall, so plan on making it a focal point in your…
It's often hard to know what to grow in a shady area. Here's a list of beautiful, shade-tolerant plants, including astilbe, hostas, anemone, aquilegia, epimedium, and trillium. Photographs & descriptions of these shade-loving plants.
Aeroponics is a deceptively simple growing method that uses very little water and no soil. As counterintuitive as that may seem, aeroponics has yielded more crops in less space and in less time than traditional methods.
Creating your own flower arrangements is a rewarding way to put cut flowers from your garden to great use. Here, we're sharing our best flower arrangement tips, according to florists.
Identified as Banksia ashbyi shrub grows up to 4 m high and 2 m wide, native to Western Australia. Location: Kings Park, Perth, WA Not to be confused: - this species leaves and fully open flowers look very similar to Banksia victoriae, but B. victoriae has "woolly" flowers buds and tomentose new leaves (hairy), so commonly known as "Woolly Orange Banksia".
Unfussy and long-lived, perennials pump out beautiful foliage and flowers year after year
If you love roses but have run out of room in the borders, turn to the patio instead. Roses in containers are a much easier alternative to high-maintenance bedding plants. Pot-grown roses can be planted into patio containers at any time of the year, but around the end of February is a good time, as plants are just about to […]
