Gardenig in Australia. Tips & Guides

Plants with a large surface area can produce more oxygen with more openings called stomata to allow photosynthesis. As a result, they can be a great addition to the enclosed offices and homes, filtering out harmful pollutants and adding the essential element “O.”

I paid a return visit to Chelsea on Wednesday evening and I was transfixed by the transformation to this garden. On the chill of press day it was impressive with it’s billabong, its metal studio, the tree ferns and grasses, but nearly all the flowers in the foreground were in tight bud. In Wednesday’s evening sun they all burst into

I’m going to deviate briefly from the generally botanical and horticultural vein of my postings to include photos of some of the parrots we saw in Australia. These were just the ones that were obliging enough to pose for photographs, or even in one instance join us at the breakfast table.

Land of Fire It’s not until you are in Australia that you appreciate how ever-present the danger of fire is in peoples’ lives.  For the plants, it is an essential method of regeneration, but for the people it is their greatest fear. In the National Parks, they have adopted the Aboriginal practice of mosaic burning to reduce the risk of vast forest fires.  Mosaic burning involves lighting small controllable fires to reduce the litter on the forest floor.

Australian Mistletoe On our visit to Cranbourne Botanic Garden, the curator pointed out the Australian version of our mistletoe – which is parasitic exclusively on eucalyptus.  It so effectively mimics the foliage of its host that I don’t think I would have noticed it if it hadn’t been shown to me.  With my eye in, I saw it everywhere – the giveaway is that its leaves are generally greener and more densely clustered than those of the tree.

The fragrant and ornamental lemon trees can be a focal point of any garden! You can also grow them indoors if you know the right cultivar. Learn about the best Types of Lemon in California as the temperature goes up there to the range of 100 F (37 C).

We relate plants to something that we have seen and experienced a thousand times before but there are many species out there that could amaze you! Here are some of the most interesting List of Magical Plants you should know about!

Lemons are popular for their tangy and refreshing sour flavor, and are known for enhancing the taste of any cuisine! It is used in both culinary and non-culinary purposes all over the world. It is a key ingredient in various dishes and beverages. For uninterrupted supply, you can grow lemons in pots as well! Know more about different types of lemons with pictures in the below article.

If you love trailing succulents, then you are definitely going to adore these stunningTypes of String of Hearts!

The purpose of this article is not to discourage you from growing houseplants but to make you aware of some of the popular and common houseplants toxic to dogs. Labeled as mildly, moderately, highly, and very highly poisonous.

Papayas are native to Central America and Southern Mexico. This low-calorie, low-fat fruit is rich in minerals, fiber, and vitamin C. The two major varieties are Mexican and Hawaiian. Most types of papaya found in supermarkets are grown in Hawaii. Other varieties are cultivated in Mexico and tropical warm countries. Here are some of the famous different varieties of papaya!

Earthworms are tube-shaped worms, belonging to the genus of the annelids. Approximately 700 different types of earthworms exist worldwide. They live in the soil and help in increasing the amount of air and water into it. Earthworms are an important part of the terrestrial ecosystem, acting as little engineers, turning over and aerating the soil. They provide key assistance to gardeners, especially farmers as they act as compost-dwellers. What earthworms eat, they leave that behind in the form of feces, which is valuable fertilizer.

Need fresh mint all year?Aromatic and flavorful,

Tropical garden croton, Codiaeum variegatum, is a striking foliage plant with bold, leathery leaves in shades of yellow, red, and green.Variegation creates a dazzling array of contrasting

Croton, Codiaeum variegatum, a native of Australia and Southeast Asia, may be cultivated as a garden specimen or as a houseplant.We link to vendors to help you find relevan

Tropical garden croton, Codiaeum variegatum, makes a spectacular houseplant.A member of the genus Codiaeum in the Euphorbiaceae, or spurge, family, it

Ever purchased a roll of flypaper and wished it came with a flower? No, just me?For a botanical bug trap that flaunts both orname

Some carnivorous plants are difficult to grow indoors.Pitcher plants like species of the Sarracenia genus are among tho

Johnny-jump-ups are one of my favorite flowers because they pop up everywhere, placing them among the easiest blooms to grow. They’re determined to flourish.Here’s an example: One year, I grew a container of t

Himalayan honeysuckle, Leycesteria formosa, is just as beautiful as all the other types of honeysuckle plants, yet offers its own unique appeal.L. formosa can be grown as a vine or a shrub, and it produces s

Lacking the sharpness of onion or the aromatic spice of garlic, the shallot somehow takes the best of both of those beloved alliums and blends them into one beautiful, sweet yet savory flavor.This unassuming bulb is used in a variety of cuisines around the world.

They may not be actual weevils, but there is no question that these pests are sneaky. Hiding inside the pea seeds within the pods, they can ruin an otherwise beautiful, bountiful crop.We link to vendors to help you find relevant product

Susan Suzy shared a picture of her beautiful balcony flower garden on our page.

Garden structure means the permanent elements of your garden, and how they relate to each other.

We all want beautiful but tough perennials in our gardens this year.

Pumpkins spur the imagination, from the 19th century idea of using them for jack-o’-lanterns to Cinderella and her spellbound pumpkin carriage.But along with folksy celebrations and fai

If your tomato plants have enormous flower buds and little or no fruit develops, you should examine them more closely to see if they have the aptly named tomato big bud disease.While this disease can be a severe problem in subtrop

I’ve always been one who favors the easy-care houseplants – low-maintenance succulents and pothos and such. It takes something special to ease me out of my comfort zone.Alocasia is just such a plant. Its oversized “elepha

How about bringing an evergreen tree into your home for the holidays, one that you won’t have to put on the curb once the festivities are over?Norfolk Island pine is a living Christmas tree that you can keep as a houseplan

What’s round, pear-shaped, or oblong, and often a rich purple color? If you live in the United States, English-speaking Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, you know it as eggplant (Solanum melongena).Or maybe “guinea squash,” if you

Bottlebrush plants are popular for their colorful bristly blooms that continue all through the summer.Hummingbirds certainly seem to love them!And with

If the very thought of a peppermint patty makes your mouth water (guilty!), or the idea of peppermint tea sends you running to the kettle, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t grow this marvelous herb at home.Mentha x piperita is a hybrid of watermint (M. aquatica)

When you live somewhere warm enough to grow them as annuals or perennials, pigeon peas sure do come in handy.These legumes, Cajanus cajan, are one of the

For those new to growing ferns indoors who want to start off on easy mode, then this is the species for you.Just like an actual kangaroo, the kangaroo fern is one tough cu

Tea tree oil is known all over the world for its numerous health benefits, including its acne-fighting ability.

Like many people, my first experience with horehound was crunching down on a hard brown candy that my grandpa bought me from a jar at an old fashioned candy shop. I remember thinking it tasted a bit