With sustainability and self-sufficiency being major trends at the moment, more and more people are trying their hand at edible landscaping. If the concept of producing your own food in a garden that looks beautifully…
This seems to be the year to focus on “self-care”. There is no place where it is more applicable than when gardening. Trees, such as the magnificent Queensland Bottle Tree, Mango tree, or even an…
Let’s be honest, some trees can be really messy. Fallen leaves aside, you also often have to deal with dropped flowers, fruits, and seeds, making some trees completely unsuitable for a low-maintenance garden. If you’re…
Water is essential for a tree’s survival, but, unfortunately, rainfall often doesn’t provide enough. This makes manual watering a must. However, do this in the wrong way and they’ll still end up suffering, making it…
People often wonder if they can grow other plants under and around their garden trees. Usually, the answer is yes, so long as you pick the right plants. What is Companion Planting? To put it…
The rustic look is a popular one in gardens. It provides a quaint and charming ambience that makes a garden instantly feel more comfortable and homely. No matter what style your garden may be, it’s…
Purchased a new tree for your garden? Here’s how to pick the best planting spot to ensure that your new tree thrives. How Big is Your New Tree Going to Get? The very first…
Tahitian limes are a special sort of lime tree because they are the result of cross pollination between limes and lemons. They were specifically cross pollinated, and therefore do not occur naturally in the wild….
Chances are that you spend quite a bit of time enjoying your garden during the summer months, but there’s no denying that time outdoors can feel uncomfortably hot on scorching days, unless you have enough…
There is something truly charming about a young golden barrel cactus in a small, colorful planting pot. It looks so very much like a potful of pincushion. The simile is made even more apropos by…
If you want your potted plants to thrive, then you need to pay careful attention to the pots that you use. The material that your pots are made from may not be something that you…
Some trees do so well in pots, but they require a different level of care to those grown in the ground. Here are five tips to ensure that your potted trees flourish in the best…
Don’t go rushing out to buy the first grass tree you see – there are a few things that you need to consider when choosing one, if you want your new tree to truly flourish.