Red is an attention-grabbing color in the garden. Bold, loud, and bright. And it plays well with other colors as well – pair it with orange and yellow for a hot, exciting bed, or blues and purple to created a deep, rich, moody tone. Here are some of my favorite red blooms for the garden… what reds are you loving in your garden?
Your gardening questions answered: Should I get my houseplants watered while I’m away over winter?
17.12.2023 - 05:33 / irishtimes.com / Fionnuala Fallon
Q: I’m going away for Christmas, but I’m a bit concerned about all my houseplants in my absence. Do you think it would be a good idea to get a friend to pop by (we’ll be gone for nearly a fortnight) to water them while I’m gone? SK, Dublin
I wouldn’t be too worried about watering your houseplants at this time of year as they’re not in active growth, so their requirements for water are far less than what they’d be during summer months. But I’m presuming that your house won’t be heated while you’re on holidays, something that could very possibly have an adverse impact on some plants at this time of year when low night-time temperatures are the norm.
I say “some”, because many species will easily take this period of cooler temperatures in their stride. For example, Monstera deliciosa, the Swiss cheese plant, is universally popular not only for its good looks, but also for its resilience and ability to tolerate periods of neglect. The aspidistra, a plant that was a ubiquitous feature of most Victorian parlours, is also famed for its ability to tolerate swings of temperature, one of the reasons why it was so popular as it could be relied upon to cope with rooms that were only intermittently heated. Cacti and species of succulents are also pretty resilient in the face of cool (but not frosty) temperatures. But other species are more sensitive. The maidenhair fern, for example, prefers a temperature no lower than about 16C, in fact the very same temperature that’s optimum for most species of houseplants
For this reason I’d suggest gathering your plants together in one room (ideally the warmest room in your house) that can be sporadically heated while you’re away. Keep them away from any windows where there are naturally more
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