In her new book ‘Grow 5’, Lucy Bellamy sets out easy planting schemes for year-round displays, all of which involve combinations of just five plants. Here we look at a border scheme designed to look its best in June, inspired by the way flowers arrange themselves in nature

So you want to have a beautiful yard filled with plants that will add character, but you have no sun because your entire yard is covered with trees? Do you have a back covered patio that’s in need of some refreshing and updating? Well, we at Garden Valley Farmers Market, have got you covered with o

Get to know this selection of spilling and draping plants. - by Roger Fox

I think I struck a cord with my last post highlighting a small suburban shade garden. Obviously gardeners are hungry for planting suggestions for shade. In this…

The authors of Planting in a Post-Wild World make the case for breaking with horticultural tradition to create sustainable landscapes that are no less beautiful

Making a flower border is like painting an impressionist masterpiece, except with living colours instead of paint. The greatest satisfaction comes from creating a natural environment for our prized plants, where a wide variety of perennials can complement one another and attract all sorts of wildlife, from busy bees and delicate butterflies to chirping birds. … Continue reading Top 10 Planting combinations

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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.

13 Strange And Beautiful Houseplants You Need To Know About. Once you see them, you'll want them for your home decor for every room.

House plants are great decorations for almost any interior design. They make the place feel and look cozy and more alive. But you need to be careful: you run the risk of getting carried away with the process of buying plants and taking care of them. This is exactly what happened to the people in today’s compilation. Some of them realized that they had so many different flowers that they needed a separate room for all of them.

Masses of white flowers cover this beautiful, small groundcover, making bacopa an increasingly popular choice for containers.

Hung by itself, a simple flower can create an amazing statement; while a garden filled with magically floating plants that are never before seen in the air, creates an otherworldly quality that wou…

Want beautiful & FREE garden & indoor plants? Regrow kitchen scraps like mango seed, avocado pit, pineapple top, lemon seeds, ginger, lemongrass, & more!

Met onze tips maak je van jouw schaduwtuin een paradijsje! We geven je handige tips voor bloemen, planten en de inrichting van het terras.

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Moss dish gardens allow you to get up close and personal with a lush green landscape.

My heart has always felt happiest when thinking about living in one of those charming, cute, cozy family-friendly homes with tons of plants and flowers, a pretty picket fence, and a...

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Expert advice on how to choose the best plants, containers, and accessories for your indoor and outdoor miniature gardens.

Find out the best ways to incorporate and repurpose your old furniture into your garden design. Get creative today.

Architectural plants, or structural plants are a great way to add one, or more focal points to your yard or garden. Read on to get great tips!

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There is not enough space for some pretty planters at home? Don’t worry. Hanging planter ideas can help you out. Hanging small planters is one

There's something oh-so-endearing about a rambling, soft, and colourful cottage garden. From flowering shrubs to groundcover, get started with our list of 11 of the best plants for country cottage gardens.

Indoor plant book author Hilton Carter shares expert tips for decorating with houseplants in seating areas, dining rooms, and bedrooms.

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Most of us gardeners assume that the people that run our local garden center are knowledgeable and know exactly what they're selling - and for the most

A cottage garden is an informal planting where flowers take centre stage. Get tips on creating a beautiful, long-blooming perennial garden with a list of cottage garden plants.

Take your garden to a higher dimension by filling your walls with foliage and colour

So you want to have a beautiful yard filled with plants that will add character, but you have no sun because your entire yard is covered with trees? Do you have a back covered patio that’s in need of some refreshing and updating? Well, we at Garden Valley Farmers Market, have got you covered with o

Planting and growing caladium bulbs make adding color to the landscape an easy task. They like warm weather, rich soil, and water [LEARN MORE]

The American Begonia Society calls Begonia rex “the showboat of the begonia world." That may be, but the king begonia, or Begonia Rex Cultorum Group as the

Not all plants smell the same... Check out my list of fragrant houseplants to keep your space smelling fresh! The first fragrant plant is...

The use of plants for healing is as old as humankind. Analysis of plants found in the 60,000 year old grave of a Neanderthal man were determined to be of medicinal value. The oldest known

Learn how to grow onions - with tips from seed to harvest, choosing the best varieties for your garden, curing or preserving onions and more!

There are plenty of ways to reuse old bricks in your garden. Here is a selection of 25 interesting suggestions to help you use reclaimed bricks.

Creative garden features you can DIY for free using twigs, sticks, and branches. Ideas include trellises and plant supports as well as garden artwork

There's nothing more satisfying than a bit of Do It Yourself. Trying your hand at a bit of DIY is a great idea, especially if you're a cash-strapped student. If you're looking to add your own personal touch to your student house, then here's a few simple DIYs to make you feel like a Pinterest queen.

Dieffenbachia plants are easy to care for. Learn how to grow dumb cane: water, sunlight, soil, fertilizer, pruning, pest control, and more!