15 Anti Ant Plants to Grow in Garden and Homes

In our new-old country garden, right next to the small farmhouse that has stood on the gently sloping site for more than 200 years, is a patch of sun-baked ground so stonily resistant to the sharp tines of a garden fork or the steel blade of a spade that I have had to find clever ways to get plants to grow.

Tom Massey's WaterAid garden at the Chelsea Flower Show 2024

Companion planting in the garden can serve several purposes, ranging from maximizing garden space to attracting beneficial insects and pollinators to luring insect pests away from other food crops.

Calla lilies are gorgeous flowers that grow well in moderate climates; when planting them, striking a balance in growing conditions is very important. For example, if you live in a hot, frost-free climate, grow them in the shade; in a slightly warm climate, provide partial shade; and in cold regions, find a spot that receives part to full sun for best growth.

It’s almost Bloom time, that weekend in the Irish gardening year when we collectively convince ourselves that the sun shines in Ireland all year round and that picnics on the lawn dressed in boater hats and gingham sundresses are a good idea.

The English country garden, more specifically the cottage garden, is so intensely romantic and full of charm that even the most ardent minimalists would struggle to deny a soft spot for them. Blousy, abundant and floriferous, they’re a tangle of girlish colour, soft shapes and accidental magic. But underneath it all, they’re actually quite hard to pull off and often true labours of love.

Want to know the secret to growing a show-stopping Oxalis Triangularis? Those gorgeous, clover-shaped leaves deserve to be big, bold, and bursting with life. Don’t worry; we’ll give you some easy tips and tricks!

Although spider plants are quite hardy and can survive a lot of abuse you throw at them, there are time when these beauties start to show splitting foliage, that takes away the charm off its show. We’ll tell you how to keep it in pristine condition!

Thinking of turning your bathroom into a mini jungle? Lush greenery, steam rising like a mystical fog…well, maybe that’s taking it a bit far, but houseplants can definitely add a spa-like vibe to your bathroom. And guess what? Here are Rainforest Plants to Grow in Bathroom to make your job easier.

The best thing about snake plants is the fact that they are so versatile, you can grow them in any which way you want! Be it a wine glass in shade, or a bottle in light—they will thrive in them all!

Cucumbers are among the most popular crops for home gardeners. They’re easy to grow and just a handful of vines can provide enough cucumbers for fresh eating from mid-summer through late fall. But proper cucumber plant spacing can mean the difference between healthy, productive plants and disease ridden, low yielding ones. Let’s take a look at how far apart to plant cucumbers based on your growing technique and the method you use to plant them. Why properly spacing cucumber plants matters Before we dive into the details on proper plant spacing for cucumbers, let’s take a

If you don't have a green thumb, are in an environment that’s hard on plants, or are just tired of gardening, you might want to look into a garden that isn’t alive at all. Rock gardens are trending (especially in hot, desert planting zones) as a way to design your garden with little or no greenery required.