Gardenig in Japan. Tips & Guides

Do you want to create a serene and soothing atmosphere in your home? Consider adding these Beautiful Japanese Indoor Plants!Caring for Japanese house plants is a rewarding experience, as they thrive indoors with minimal effort.

This easy-to-care-for succulent holds a special place in both homes and hearts. People grow it to bring positive vibes to to the space but this cute little specimen is much more than that! Let’s have a look at Jade Plant Meaning and Symbolism.

Cats, with their graceful movements and mysterious personalities, convey many things! Continue reading to unveil the secrets these curious animals hold!

Applying the right amount of Japanese maple fertilizer at the right time is a lesson in attentiveness and restraint. Exercise both of these when offering your Japanese maples supplemental nutrition and you’ll be rewarded with consistent, healthy growth. This article discusses how and when to feed Japanese maple trees and what products are the best ones to use.

Scroll down to uncover Spider Lily Tattoo Meaning and Ideas! Ever wondered about a tattoo that tells a silent tale, speaks without words, and holds a mystery beneath its petals? The Spider Lily tattoo might just be that enigma you’ve been looking for.

Often emerging after a refreshing rain, double rainbows have always been a talk of discussion amongst gardening and nature enthusiasts, alike. Join us as we explore what these stunning natural wonders actually signify!

Black cats are always linked with mystery and superstitions, but they are much more than that. Let’s look at the meaning and symbolism behind this encounter.

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From delicate wrist blooms to bold shoulder statements, these Best Chrysanthemum Tattoo Designs are more than just art. Read on and find out fantastic inks you can get on your skin if you’re a fan of mums.

Encountering a fox during gardening can be a mesmerizing experience, but what does it mean when a fox crosses your path? Stay tuned as we explore its symbolic significance!

These vibrant blossoms have rich purple petals that blend seamlessly with striking yellow centers that can make any garden setting pop! They’re also great for attracting beneficial pollinators!

There are a bazillion bigleaf hydrangeas out there. So when a new one comes out, it really needs to stand out from the crowd. Meet Eclipse® bigleaf hydrangea—a unique selection with dark purple leaves that hold their color throughout the gardening season. In summer the dramatic foliage is accompanied by striking cranberry blooms with white centers.

While some may be familiar with Japanese sacred lily (Rohdea japonica, Zones 6–10), Rohdea pachynema is an uncommon species that is indeed a Rohdea less traveled. Found only in the Chinese provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan, it is an intriguing member of the Asparagaceae family that is slowly becoming more available to gardeners. It was formerly known as Campylandra sinensis or C. pachynema, but recent DNA work has moved it into the genus Rohdea, whose name commemorates German botanist Michael Rohde. We can find no documented common name for this species, so we have dubbed it “yellow thread rohdea” since pachynema means “thick thread” (referring to the colored central stripe on the leaves). 

Japanese holly fern

Siebold’s hardy orchid 

The entrance to your house creates that all-important first impression when visitors arrive, so why not use plants around your front door to enhance curb appeal and welcome you back home? There are so many choices to suit all house and garden styles from geometrical topiary to frame a formal entrance, to ferns, heucheras and hostas for shady front porches, and elegant displays of fragrant summer perennials and colourful annuals to create the perfect cottage garden look.

A great tree for multi-season interest, Lagerstroemia fauriei adds a decorative flourish from summer to winter. The Japanese crepe myrtle, as it is also known, is a deciduous tree with gorgeous fall color. This crepe myrtle also develops beautiful summer blossoms and attractive peeling red and brown bark.

Cherry Ong is a frequent GPOD contributor, sharing both her own beautiful garden and those she visits on her travels. But she also helps out in her friend Sylvia’s garden in Richmond, British Columbia. Here’s a previous post about helping in Sylvia’s garden: Cherry Helps a Friend Plant a Fabulous Garden.

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the recent epiphany in gardens and mental health is a new discovery, but gardens have long been linked to good health and quiet reflection. In fact, the late 20th-century rift in our relationship with the natural world can be seen as a historical blip in an otherwise unbroken bond between man and nature. The well-documented surge in interest in the natural world during Covid was in fact a restoration of a healthier relationship that we as a society had been enjoying for centuries.

Clare Foster's own front garden in Berkshire, with loose planting anchored around clipped spheres of silvery Teucrium fruticans

Should you be stopped in your tracks by the blazing colour of a tree this autumn, it is likely to be a maple (Acer). Their distinctive palmate leaves burn breathtaking, vivid shades of scarlet, ruby, or gold before they fall, outshining most trees in the vicinity. Some acers also offer colourful spring foliage; others have a sculptural spreading shape with multiple trunks; and a few provide attractive bark during the winter months.

Cherry blossom on show in a west London garden by Sheila Jack

Ornamental grasses are known for the foliage and texture they bring to the sunny garden. Grass-like plants called Japanese sedges can replicate that texture in the shade garden. Both Carex oshimensis andCarex morrowii share the common name, Japanese Sedge. These plants are evergreen in South Carolina, adding year-round interest to the landscape.

The Japanese art of growing miniature versions of beautiful trees is perfect if you wish to fill your home with stunning greenery without compromising space. Let us look at the 14 Oldest Bonsai Trees in the World to inspire you.

Gardeners and nature enthusiasts may find themselves captivated by the presence of a crow in their backyard. As it perches silently, you can’t help but wonder – What Does it Mean When a Crow Visits You? Is this a mere coincidence, or does it signify something deeper? Let’s find out!

We’re in Westminster, Maryland, today to see how fall is treating Mary Spencer’s garden. Last time we visited Mary it was in the spring (Spring in Mary’s Garden), so it is fun to see how different the garden looks at the other end of the growing season.

I am Kris Northup, and I live in beautiful central Pennsylvania, Zone 6b. We are having an unusually long growing season here this year, presenting us with some really amazing fall foliage.

We’re back with Carla Z. Mudry in Malvern, Pennsylvania, today, enjoying the beauty that was late October in her garden. It is a magical moment before the first frost when there are still some flowers and beautiful displays of autumn foliage.

Often seen as a symbol of passion, vitality, and profound transformation, these vibrant creatures are a feast for the eyes and a source of deep symbolism and intrigue. Let’s look at the Red Butterfly Meaning and understand why its fleeting presence can be a powerful omen and a source of inspiration!

Hi GPODers. This is Joseph, your GPOD editor. I recently took a trip to Stillwater, Oklahoma, and thought I’d share some of the beautiful garden scenes I got to enjoy while there.

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We’re back with more from Susan Esche’s visit to the beautiful University of British Columbia Botanical Garden in Vancouver in early September. It is open to the public and has many different sections and types of gardens to explore.

From color trends to bedroom design trends, tile trends, and more, designers and home experts are using their expertise to give us the low-down on what we can expect to see in 2024. As an integral component of every home, lighting trends are not to be forgotten in that list. 

Are Praying Mantis Good Luck, or do they serve a more pragmatic role in your garden’s ecosystem? Buckle up, garden enthusiasts; we’re about to unravel the mystery behind it!