10 Houseplants With Red Leaves

10 Houseplants With Red Leaves

If red is your favorite color, or if the color red ties in really nicely with the theme of your interior decor, a houseplant that sports red leaves might suit you quite nicely.  Whilst we might be focusing on the color red, it might surprise you to find out how many species of plant have …

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Dwarf Sunflowers: A Care Guide For Gardeners

Dwarf Sunflowers A Care Guide For Gardeners

Sunflowers are glorious flowers that are perfect for brightening up any gardens, however, they are quite big, aren’t they? Well, there is a solution. Why not grow the dwarf sunflower variety?  Dwarf sunflowers are simply mini versions of their bigger equivalent. They may be little, but they develop amazing and vibrant yellow blooms. The blossom …

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14 Bell-Shaped Flowers For Your Garden

14 Bell-Shaped Flowers For Your Garden

Bell-shaped flowers make for a fascinating addition to any garden. The unique shape of the flowers can come in virtually any color depending on the species, all exhibiting the namesake bell-like shape of the drooping petals.  In most cases, bell-shaped flowers are planted as ornamentals, making them ideal for hanging baskets and borders alike. Bell-shaped …

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8 Shrubs That Have Red Leaves All Year

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Red is a beautiful and vibrant color that makes any plant seem tropical and unique – almost ‘out of this world’. Typical green plants can become boring, and let’s face it red plants are certainly more fun. They are more interesting to look at and bring a different aura to your garden. They bring a …

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Best Loam-Based Compost Mixes

Best Loam-Based Compost Mixes

Loam-based composts are arguably one of the best compost mixes for most gardens. These compost mixes, often described as “loamy”, are soft and excellent for maintaining moisture without drowning plants, making it an ideal compost mix to keep plants hydrated.  As the name suggests, loam-based composts are made of a loam base. Loam bases consist …

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8 Stunning Red Flowering Shrubs

8 Stunning Red Flowering Shrubs

Red is one of the most striking colors a flower can have. Against a sea of soft and delicate yellows, pinks, blues, and even purples, red is a color that draws attention to itself and is a great way of drawing the eye to a particular spot in your garden. To that end, we have …

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The Best Plants For Privacy

The Best Plants For Privacy

Plants can help you create privacy in your backyard, block out noise, and even deter your nosy neighbor. While you can always install a fence in your outdoor space, planting fast-growing shrubs or tall plants is a beautiful way to divide sections of the garden from prying eyes! Privacy plants come in an array of …

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