Tag: Plants
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READY TO GROW: With a little preparation you could be growing all winter long (Image: Getty) Winterising your greenhouse is one of the most important steps you can take to help your plants survive the cold months ahead. A well-prepared greenhouse holds heat more effectively, protects plants from frost damage, and prevents expensive problems like…
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When the hottest days of summer hit, many container garden plants slow down on making flowers and fresh foliage even if you keep up with watering. Beat the heat by filling your containers with these colorful plants that thrive as temperatures rise. Most are from warm places around the world, so are often grown as…
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Edging plants help create a crisp, finished look to garden beds. Position these plants alongside non-living edging materials such as brick or metal to soften their appearance, or use lower-growing plants on their own to outline different areas of your garden. The following edging plants, divided by options for full sun and shade, will look…
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If you love growing your own, and find yourself longing for fresh and nutritious homegrown food during the winter months, there is a way of doing this simply by using water. Known as hydroponic gardening, this trend is especially useful to know about if you live in a compact urban space. The name might sound…
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Protect your plants all year round with this space-saving garden essential This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more This dual-purpose Raised Garden Bed With Greenhouse is great for gardeners starting out on their growing journey(Image: Yimbly) Gardeners considering growing fruit and vegetables this…
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brytta/Getty Images “Even novice gardeners probably know that you can grow beans without much effort, just about anywhere,” says dedicated hydroponic gardener Vicki Liston of New Mexico. “They will even sprout in a wet paper towel. So, obviously, they are super easy to grow hydroponically,” Just keep in mind that they’ll need some support eventually.…
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This content was originally published on Gardening Etc. Choosing the best tropical plants makes creating a lush backyard sanctuary achievable even in cooler climes. Large, bold leaves, rich colors and interesting silhouettes of blooms are the hallmarks of this style of planting. There are a few easy rules to follow for making a tropical garden.…
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I am constantly on the lookout for the best plants for a courtyard garden as I have a small courtyard garden myself. It’s a beautifully private outdoor space, with a mix of sun and shade areas, a big display of containers, a couple of small potted trees, some climbers to disguise the boundaries, and plenty…
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Looking for the best plants for a Japanese garden? If you’re hoping to nail this popular design scheme this year, you’ll need to choose the right varieties. Whether you’re hoping to enhance your zen garden ideas or you’re looking for small Japanese garden ideas, carefully selected plants can go a long way towards creating the…
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Plants are a must-have for any outdoor space – backyard pools included. In fact, without them, pools can risk looking bare, boring, and uninviting. Surround a backyard pool with architectural foliage, colorful flowers, or lofty trees, and the space can instantly be transformed from drab to fab. And not only will such botanical beauties add…