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25 best plants for shallow pots and containers

November 23, 2023 by Catherine

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Finding the best plants for shallow pots can sometimes feel like a challenge.  Surely that lack of depth means less than ideal conditions for your plants? Not necessarily.  There are lots of fantastic plants that are well-suited to growing in shallow pots and containers - you just need to choose the right plants. 25 fantastic plants for shallow pots This article has 25 great outdoor plants for shallow pots, window boxes, and ...

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Filed Under: Container Gardening Tagged With: container gardening, Containers, Plants

25 best low maintenance evergreen plants for pots

November 10, 2023 by Catherine

Are you looking for advice on the best low maintenance evergreen plants for pots? This article covers 25 fantastic evergreen plants to inspire your container gardening and help you create a stunning display all year round. The best evergreen plants for pots We’ve included evergreen shrubs, flowering evergreen plants, and potted evergreen trees, so there’s something for every container size and location. Whether you’ve got one pot to ...

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Filed Under: Container Gardening Tagged With: Containers, Low-maintenance plants, Plants

How to plant a bulb lasagne: easy guide to layering bulbs

September 4, 2023 by Catherine

If you’ve never heard of a bulb lasagne you’re probably raising your eyebrows right now.  It is a real gardening ‘thing’ though! This post explains what a bulb lasagne is, and why it's a great gardening project to have a go at. There's also a step-by-step planting guide, plus advice on the best bulbs to plant, and how to take care of your bulb lasagne so it provides you with months of beautiful flowers. What is a bulb lasagne? A ...

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Filed Under: Container Gardening, Garden Tips Tagged With: Autumn, bulb lasagne, bulbs, container gardening, Containers, Flowers, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, Planting, Plants, small space gardening, Spring, Top Tips, Winter

Growing sunflowers in pots: easy step-by-step guide

August 24, 2023 by Catherine

If you're looking for easy seeds to grow with children, it's hard to beat growing sunflowers in pots. If you're not gardening with children, sunflowers are still fantastic plants to grow, and they make wonderful cut sunflowers too. This step-by-step guide shows you how to grow sunflowers in pots and get the best results. It covers which seeds to choose, tips on planting sunflower seeds, and advice on caring for sunflowers. I've also included ...

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Filed Under: Container Gardening, Gardening with Children, Growing Guides Tagged With: Activity, Birds, Children, Family, Flowering plants, Flowers, Garden, Garden tips, Garden tools, gardening, gardening equipment, Gardening with children, growing from seed, Minibeasts, Nature, Outdoors, Planting, Plants, popular, Seedlings, Seeds, Spring, Sunflower, Sunflowers, Top Tips, Wildlife

How to plant lavender in pots and containers: step-by-step guide

January 17, 2023 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Are you looking for advice on how to plant lavender in pots?  This guide covers everything you need to know about how to grow lavender in pots, including tips on lavender varieties, planting instructions, how to care for lavender plants in pots, and growing lavender in pots indoors. A quick introduction to lavender Lavender is a Mediterranean woody plant, with the botanical name Lavandula.  It’s a member of the mint family, and ...

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Filed Under: Container Gardening, Garden Tips Tagged With: beginner gardening, container gardening, Containers, Flowering plants, Garden tips, gardening, lavender, Low maintenance garden, Low-maintenance plants, Perennials, Plants, small space gardening, Wildlife gardening

How to design a beautiful sensory garden in a small space

January 3, 2023 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Creating a beautiful sensory garden in a small space can be a challenge. But with careful planning, the right plants, and some accessories, you can turn even the tiniest of outdoor spaces into a fragrant and colourful oasis.  This article highlights a few design tips you could use to create an elegant garden that will be sure to provide a feast for the senses, despite having a small space to work with. What is a ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Garden, Garden design, Garden tips, gardening, Plants, Top Tips

50 drought tolerant plants for hot and dry weather

December 19, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Are you looking for inspiration on drought tolerant plants?  This article has 50 great suggestions for low maintenance plants that will tolerate hot, dry weather. As climate change and scorching summers continue to be an issue, many of us are starting to look at ways to make our gardens more adaptable to heatwave conditions. Nobody wants to lose their lovely plants due to dry and hot weather, but that has definitely been the case for ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips, Growing Guides Tagged With: Annuals, Climbing plants, container gardening, drought tolerant plants, Flowers, Foliage plants, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, Grass, Grasses, Low maintenance garden, Perennials, Plants, Shrubs, sustainable gardening

Top garden upgrade tips to transform your outdoor space

December 2, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Often when people go through the process of upgrading their home, they only focus on the interior. However, your garden plays a huge role in your home, as a space where you can relax, unwind, spend time with the family, and entertain. If you've been neglecting your outdoor space, then a garden upgrade might be needed. This article has lots of tips and tricks to help you transform your garden without spending a ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: container gardening, Garden, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, gardening, outdoor furniture, outdoor lighting, Patio, Plants, Top Tips, Wildlife gardening

How to design a flower bed

December 1, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Many things make up a garden and contribute to its beauty, but one of the most popular elements is a flower bed. For many people, a flower bed is the heart of the garden, with other elements working around this timeless method of growing flowers and greenery. Types of flower beds There are many types of flower bed, but in this article we'll concentrate on two: border and island. Border flower beds are mostly grown ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Flowering plants, Garden, Garden design, Garden tips, gardening, Plants, Top Tips

How to care for Strelitzia Nicolai (Giant White Bird of Paradise plant)

October 24, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you're looking for a low-maintenance, large plant with a tropical flair that will make a statement in your home, Strelitzia nicolai is the plant for you. Strelitzia nicolai is an exotic plant better known as the Giant White Bird of Paradise plant, Crane Plant, or Wild Banana Plant. It's native to Southern Africa and is renowned for its large, lush green foliage. Giant White Bird of Paradise is related to ...

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Filed Under: Houseplants Tagged With: Houseplants, indoor gardening, Indoor plants, Plant care, Plants, Strelitzia nicolai

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