All in for Pollinators When it comes to pollinators, we always think of bees and rightly. So while there are many different types of pollinators such as hoverflies, moths and butterflies, bees…
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Camellias are to Spring what the roses are to the Summer. They bring the timeless elegance to the garden and what they lack in scent, they make it up with their perfectly shaped flowers. No…
Spring bulbs seem to always go hand in hand bringing hope for brighter days and warmer temperatures. And, as the days lengthen, birds chirp and hares jump, another type of tiny plant make the show…
Autumn is in the air. We definitely can feel temperatures going down and the sun hiding a little more every day. There are still some bright days ahead of us though, so let’s enjoy the…
You dream about it: a tropical forest in your living room, an explosion of green in your home and nature everywhere you look. It is possible! Be aware however, it is also some work when…
Indoor ferns are absolute classic houseplants and one of the preferred choice when it comes to leaf up a gloomy corner. Truth is, most of them tolerate low light conditions and they perform best in…
Indoor plants can be a little tricky sometimes. One may need litres of water when another prefers to remain on the dry side. Blasting full sun or light shade. A free draining soil or…
Mexico’s national flower has made its way into our gardens and has become a must-have. It is so versatile with so many shapes and colours available, it simply suits every garden style, adding late summer…
Lavender is one those ‘hot’ plants and certainly a garden must-have. It is easy to grow and really undemanding. It pleases the eyes just as well as the smell so no wonder why pollinators, and…
Shade loving perennials to brighten up the dark garden The shady garden can be a pure heaven. Indeed, when I imagine a shade garden, I always picture something that would look like the forest floor…
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