They prefer moist, well-drained soils but can also grow surprisingly well in dry, clay soil and other growing conditions, where necessary. The flower prefers to be grown in partial shade and will fade ...
However, spring-blooming clematis, such as 'Francis Rivis' shown here, should only be cut back after the plants have flowered. Flowering quince shrubs are typically grown for their spring-blooming ...
Along with vegetables and annual flowers, September is also a good time to add ornamental perennials to your landscape, such as Helleborus, flowering quince ... mulch over the plant to prevent ...
Pollen in plants is like sperm in animals. It comes from the male part of the flower. Plants have eggs just like animals and these come from the female part of the flower. Some plants reproduce by ...
From a flower which resembles a brain to a three-metre-tall plant that smells of rotting flesh, sometimes the natural world is more horrifying than any fiction. Discover this creepy collection of ...
Cleaning up the garden is an important chore. Remove any dead plant material from the garden and add it to your compost pile.
“We have four flowers at the moment but it never stops flowering in this spot.” If you're planning to place your peace lilies near the front entrance, be wary of drafts as these plants don’t ...
Climate change is causing UK plants to flower almost a month earlier on average, according to a study. Just as autumn leaf fall is being delayed by warmer weather, flowers are appearing earlier on ...
People are realizing this loss and are using native flowering plants to help make up the difference. Even a relatively small out-of-the-way corner of a lawn reserved for native plants can help.
Simple work in your garden needs to be carried out this month if you want to make the most of your lavender plants for seasons to come, according to expert advice ...
Peace lilies, appreciated for their stunning white flowers, should be blooming all through the year if given ample sunlight, warmth, and water. Yet, as autumn ushers in cooler weather, many green ...