Many landscapers and gardeners struggle with filling blank spots in their gardens or property. Bare hillsides, exposed soil, and raw wall edges can all contribute to worsening the appearance of your garden or yard. But adding ground cover plants can let you cover up these areas tastefully and even bring
Mondo Grass is an incredibly resilient type of plant that is both tough and durable. It will stand up to everything from shade to deer – all it needs is to survive is moisture. You’ll find that you maintaining this plant is quite easy and it doesn’t take a lot
Flowers and vegetables obviously need the sun to grow, but in the middle of summer, it is possible to get too much of a good thing. The most common mistake that new gardeners make is to fail to consider; what sun protection do I need for my plants? After all,
You might associate succulents with balmy climes, tumbleweed, and arid desert landscapes, so you might be surprised to discover that some succulents thrive in cooler climates. There’s a surprisingly wide array of hardy succulents that can survive and thrive in cold weather, so there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy
Poinsettias are one of the most popular holiday houseplants around. They come in a range of colors, but are most popular in their bright red variety that are seen as decorative elements everywhere from churches to homes. To help you care for your poinsettia this holiday season, FTD has put together a poinsettia
In today’s changing climate, many people are choosing succulents as the plant of choice for their gardens – both indoor and outdoor. And why wouldn’t you? They have a natural resistance to the ever increasing temperatures and drought and excess rain doesn’t really worry them too much. Of course, it is possible
Christmas Cactus plants are one of my favorite types of succulents, it is a lovely flowering cactus that is actually originates from the forest, not the desert (despite its name)! If you have ever seen one in bloom, then you will understand why it is one of the most popular
With space to create a garden in our homes or workplaces becoming harder and harder to fine, it is no wonder that living wall gardens are becoming more and more popular. If designed correctly, they can require very little maintenance, and not only liven up a room or area, but
A Terrarium kit allows anybody to create your own tiny ecosystem in your own home – indoors. These self contained gardens are usually displayed in a glass container and can be either sat on a bench or hung from an appropriate location – depending on your terrarium. Terrarium kits usually contain
When it comes to choosing from the many different types of succulents to include in your house or garden – there is a huge choice. There are spiky ones, soft ones, pretty ones and even succulents with medicinal properties. So which do you choose? This is a list of our favorite