In 2011, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) confirmed the existence of a new pest called the Blue Mint Beetle and warned gardeners to watch out for them. While this insect is mostly spotted in Southern and Eastern England, the RHS warned that it could quickly breed in other parts of the country due to the…
Attention plant-lovers! If you are thinking of building an exquisite garden or simply want vibrant plants indoors, the cosmos is the answer. The word cosmos comes from the Greek ‘kosmos’, meaning beautiful. They are sun-loving plants with colourful flowers turning your place into a fairyland. The flowers blossom into various colours, from pastels and whites…
Last year we came across some bell-shaped flowers during our research, and we immediately decided that we needed them in our garden too. But buying readymade plants was not fun. So we decided to grow campanula from seeds on our own. We dug deep into some books, dialled a few specialists and gathered some insights….
Planting a tree is very good and is a must-do task in order to protect our society from harmful activities. But do you know, apart from planting, what is the most important part after planting? Maintaining a tree or a plant is the most important part after it is being planted. For garden lovers, it…
To maintain a healthy and beautiful viburnum bush, regular trimming is required. However, it may seem complex if this is your first time doing it. Have no dread! This viburnum pruning tutorial can help you become an expert in no time. Let’s begin with some history: There is a wide selection of blooming bushes called…
If you want to enhance the vibrancy and aroma of your garden, planting Erysimum’ Wallflower’ seeds is a fantastic way to accomplish this. Wallflowers are adaptable flora in various hues, such as yellow, orange, red, and purple. They are renowned for their delightful scent, particularly intense at night. In the United Kingdom, wallflowers are frequently…
Your garden is vibrant in the summertime, and the colourful flowers bring freshness to your garden and house. Begonias have such varied species; some Begonias are great houseplants, whereas other types grow excellently outdoors during the summer months, and some are hardy enough that they can remain outdoors throughout the year. Are you sure that…
Canna or Canna Lily belong to the Cannaceae genus. It is the only flowering plant in this genus and comes in 20 different species. However, they are not true lilies, but they are known as lilies because they resemble lilies. Canna lilies are primarily used in agriculture for their starch production, which can be consumed…
Salvia is a popular garden flower since their flowering period is extremely long. You will find variety in the genus Salvia’s bloom, colour, fragrance, and plant habits. Salvias provide you with an edible yield attracting many valuable insects and pollinators like bees, Lepidoptera, hummingbirds, etc. Wildlife like rabbits, deer, and more stay away from salvia…
Rosemary is a member of the mint family and makes a great addition to your herb garden, but they also require a bit of pruning to look great and grow properly. But the question remains when to prune rosemary? Ideally, your rosemary pruning begins when your plant is very young without any woody stems. It…