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 […]
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 […]
The fragrance of honeysuckle adds to the beauty that its pretty flowers bring to the garden. Honeysuckles bring back childhood memories of picking its flowers and tasting the sweet nectar from them. These are popular plants because they are relatively easy to maintain and require very little care and attention once established. The Basics of […]
Anybody who loves flowers and colour would love dahlias. There are so many varieties of dahlias to choose from, whether you prefer tiny, dainty, and cute blooms or large, flashy displays of bright colours. The Basics of Dahlias Dahlia is a genus made up of about 42 species of herbaceous perennial plants. These bushy and […]
Hibiscus is a pretty and attractive addition to the garden. This showy flowering plant adds so much character to the landscape. There is no shortage of varieties of hibiscus to choose from, with each specie coming in different sizes and colours. The Basics of Hibiscus Hibiscus is a genus of plants that come from the […]
Crepe myrtles are popular for their bright and colourful flowers. From screening and hedges to container plants and garden focal points, there is no lack of uses for this attractive ornamental plant. The Basics of the Crepe Myrtle Crepe myrtle or Lagerstroemia is a genus of about 50 flowering trees and shrub species native to […]
Flowering plants are probably the most popular types of plants to care for because of the beauty and splash of colour they bring to the surroundings. Fortunately, Australia is never in short of selections of bright and vibrant flora, especially Australian native flowers. Having native plants, as opposed to non-natives, is more advantageous and better […]
The name hornbeam originated as a description of the quality of its wood—as hard as a horn; and “beam,” which is the Old English word for tree. It is a hardy hedging plant that is why it is popular for that, as well as for other ornamental and practical purposes. Varieties of Hornbeam Hornbeam is […]