Growing exotic tropical palm trees in a country like the UK, with different weathered seasons, is challenging. However, these palms come with a history from over 5000 years to Mesopotamia. At that time, palms were used as food and shelter from the sun, resonating with a relaxing environment. That’s one of the primary reasons why…
As warmer temperatures peek over the horizon, unwanted but common garden pests start to make an appearance. There are ways, however, to prevent them from destroying your plants. Here are some simple ways to protect your garden from unwanted pests. Physical barriers Keeping plants protected is a reliable way of keeping pests out and keeping…
Air plants are exceptional and unique varieties of plants that most people are not aware of. These plants are generally small and mostly used for decorative purposes. People who love gardening are aware of how elegant these small plants are. These plants are mostly kept inside the house as a piece of decor (as mentioned…
Yarrow is a native North American plant that is known for its beauty. It has yellow flowers and broad leaves with pollinators and ground covers that make it easy to take care of the plant. Achillea is hardy and herbaceous to be grown in every house in the United Kingdom. They are reliable flowering plants…
We are still a few months out (at least) from being able to get our thrills at amusement parks, clubs, sporting events, and strongly desired escape rooms, but nothing makes for a better get away from the stressors of the modern world than a healthy mind-altering break from the daily clutters, something as charming as…
Are you a plant lover? Do you love keeping pots on your balcony? Or are you looking for plants that you can keep in full sun or shade? If your answer to any of these, or all these questions, is yes, then you have landed on the perfect page. We have written this article to…
Blackcurrants, also known as cassis, are woody shrubs grown for their berries. They are easy to grow and produce 4.5 – 7 Kgs of dark purple berries in mid-summer. Berries are rich in Vitamin C and their tart flavors are used to make pies, jams, or even cordials. A well-established blackcurrant bush can yield 10ibs…
We are all aware that the circle of life ends at some point in time and the same will happen with a rose plant. The life span of a rose plant is pretty much a long time of about 30 to 35 years. But its capacity to give flowers will end in a short period…
Lady’s Mantle, or Alchemilla Mollis (its biological name), is an old-fashioned herbaceous perennial plant, which grows up to 1-2 feet tall, with yellow flowers blooming from June-September. These plants or flowers add an old and classy look to your garden, the one Queens would include in theirs. It will add an exotic charm to your…
Known by its botanical name Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lily, or princess lily, is a perennial plant that blooms pink, orange, red, yellow, white, and purple flowers. You will find these flowers in almost every boutique shop or restaurant, or any other place, appearing like a funnel-shaped flower with brown freckles. Unlike other flowers you purchase from…