Passion fruit can be expensive if you get them fresh from the grocery or supermarket. Why buy passion fruits when they are so easy to grow? The passion fruit vine is an excellent low-maintenance fruit-yielding addition to your garden. The Basics of Passion Fruit Passion fruit or Passiflora edulis is a fruit-bearing vine native to […]
Fig trees may be unusual for gardens, but do not disregard it just yet. They are easy to maintain and may even yield some edible fruit in the future, depending on the variety you will choose. The Basics of Fig Trees The fig trees are part of the mulberry family Moraceae, under the genus Ficus. […]
A blooming azalea is such a lovely sight, easy to take care of, and they come in many varieties to suit your taste. If you want a low-maintenance flowering plant, you may wish to add azaleas to your collection. The Basics of Azalea Azaleas are shrubs under the genus Rhododendron. These flowering beauties are native […]
Add something interesting to your landscape in spring with bleeding heart plants. The colourful blooms of this plant hang like heart pendants along its stems, perfectly complemented by its bluish-green foliage. The Basics of Bleeding Heart Plant Bleeding heart or Lamprocapnos spectabilis is a species of a flowering plant family Papaveraceae. The bleeding heart is […]
Lavenders have been popular for their culinary and apothecarial uses. In addition to that, they add such beauty to the surroundings as they show their vibrant colours when they bloom. This fragrant herb garden staple is easy to propagate and care for, making this low maintenance plant an excellent addition to your surroundings. The Basics […]
Foxgloves are such attractive plants that have distinct blooms and cultivated for the character they add to a private garden. The proud displays of the foxglove’s bell-shaped flowers make them a popular addition to the garden. The Basics of Foxgloves Foxgloves or Digitalis is a genus of herbaceous perennial or biennial shrubs. There are about […]
Succulent plants are popular for the wide variety available out there. Some people choose them not just for the looks, but also for how easy it is to maintain these plants. Succulents are made to withstand extreme arid and hot weather conditions. However, it can be tricky, and it has been known that some people […]
Frangipani or Plumeria give such tropical feel to the surroundings, especially when the flowers start to show in their colourful and vibrant splendour. That is why you may notice that a lot of Hawaiian leis are made with the frangipani flower. The blooms also give off a pleasant fragrance that wafts in the air when […]
Cherry blossoms are probably one of the most-awaited annual phenomena in certain parts of the world. The cherry blossom trees produce their dainty-coloured blooms during a short period, which make it seem even more magical and intriguing. One need not travel to Japan, Korea, or other parts of the world to enjoy the blooms of […]
You will not miss a blooming jacaranda tree that brightens up any landscape. The jacaranda tree would make any garden seem like a fairy tale scene with the splash of pink, blue, indigo, or purple flowers. Jacaranda trees also form a natural arch and have a broad canopy that is perfect for providing shade. Basics […]