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If you’re a fan of the graceful, arching foliage of spider plants but want to branch out, you’re in luck. Many houseplants share a similar vibe with their long strappy leaves and easygoing nature. While no two plants are exactly alike these 8 options can be great alternatives or companions to classic spider plants. Read … Read more
I study landscape ecology and through my studies have discovered a love for plants. Plants are not only beautiful, but also have countless fascinating survival strategies. To bring some nature into my home too, I take care of houseplants and herbs on every windowsill I can find. Favourite fruit: rhubarb and all kinds of berries … Read more
If you want to make a terrarium without a lid, you will need to think about which plants will do well in that kind of environment. Open terrarium plants are a great option to consider!. They have evolved to live in dry places and tend to benefit from the free-flowing airflow and other benefits that … Read more
The hardy, fall-flowering peony has some of the most showy flowers around. Its huge blooms are often as big as dinner plates. Peonies come in three different types: herbaceous types, which die back to the ground every winter; tree peonies, which stay upright all winter because they’re taller and have more woody stems; and intersectional … Read more
As a gardener, stumbling upon a cache of small, clear eggs in the soil or under leaves is an intriguing discovery. Are they friend or foe? Identifying mystery eggs can be challenging, but a closer look provides clues. This guide covers common egg-laying critters, identifying traits, and whether to remove the eggs or let them … Read more
At the moment, traveling seems like a thing of the past. But one day, seeing the world will be something to be admired instead of breaking the covid rules. Perhaps if you’re reading this in a few years time then you’re already there. In which case, hello future you. Hope you’re enjoying a better time. … Read more
A ranunculus garden will provide the most beautiful look to your outdoor space. Growing ranunculus from corms indoors will assure you will have many flowers with a head start. We will talk about whether they are hard to grow, what plants do well with ranunculus, whether they only bloom once, and whether they spread quickly … Read more
John Hoyland, a garden writer and expert on plants, picks his favorite types of kniphofia, or red hot poker, and tells you how to grow them. Photographs by Jason Ingram. When I was in South Africa, I was amazed to see hundreds of flower spikes that lit up in the evening. They were the flowers … Read more
An old favorite, rose campion, also known as Lychnis coronaria, is a must-have in any cottage garden. Each packet contains 45+ seeds. The seeds are very tiny so I always include extras. Rose Campion is a great perennial/ biennial for informal and cottage style gardens. The soft grey foliage will form a neat clump in … Read more
Trillium wildflowers are a sight to behold not only in their native habitat but also in the garden. These early spring bloomers are native to temperate areas of North America and Asia. They are easy to spot because they have a whorl of three leaves and big flowers. The name comes from the fact that … Read more