The Japanese Maple is a popular and versatile tree that is perfect for any size garden. Loved for its deep red leaves with purple tints, the Japanese Maple is ideal for adding interest and colour to your garden. It is also very easy to grow and maintain. If you are interested in growing your own Japanese Maple, read on for our top tips and information. Why the Japanese Maple? Other than its stunning shape and colour, the reasons for growing the Japanese Maple plentiful. This compact, slow-growing tree is ideal for smaller outdoor spaces, as it will not quickly outgrow your…

Poinsettias are perfect for decorating your home during Christmas. A great option for a table centrepiece, their brightly coloured leaves will beautifully complement your Christmas décor. Most Poinsettias are thrown away after Christmas, but with a bit of TLC you can keep them going for longer and have them always on hand to beautify your home. In this article, we will discuss all you need to know about Poinsettias and make some decorating suggestions for Christmas. What are Poinsettias? Poinsettias generally flower between in December and January and feature stunningly bright red star-shaped leaves. Red is the most widely available colour,…

During the colder months, planting indoors is the best way to see growing results. While the plants outside are losing their colour, you can bring their natural colours inside with some of these plant-astic pot plants! Read on for the best indoor plants for the winter. There’s an air about them The latest interior decorating trends are leaning towards aloes and succulents because of their new-found air purifying qualities. If you’re all about having a good atmosphere in your home, Nasa’s clean air study recommends various plants for removing toxins from the air. For example, Peace Lilies remove carbon dioxide while…

Landscaping in the Winter Christmas time is often busy and overwhelming for all. With family, food, gifts and many other things to arrange, your garden has likely not crossed your mind! Surprisingly though, the winter is an excellent time for landscaping work. If you haven’t considered having landscaping done in the winter, have a think about the following factors. Timing During the dark, winter nights, it’s doubtful you give next year’s bright summer evenings in your garden a second thought. But summer can rush up on you sooner than you think! Therefore, it’s worth getting any changes to your garden done…

Christmas is fast approaching! And now is the time to have a think about how you’re going to style your Christmas. With so many ideas out there, it can be hard to decide what colours, themes and styles you want. So, we have put together a guide on some of the current Christmas decorating trends for 2019 that will give you much-needed inspiration! Traditional Christmas Often, the oldies are the goodies. If ‘decking the halls’ is your kind of style we recommend sourcing plenty of holly, striped stockings and decorations focused on festive colours such as red, green and gold. We…

Caring for your cut Christmas Tree Christmas isn’t really Christmas without a tree! And, if you took the leap this year and went for a cut Christmas tree, then you may now be thinking about how to make it last! Although these beautiful trees are hardy and long-lasting, the sad reality is cut trees can last as little as four weeks. How can we prolong their fresh and healthy look? We will discuss a few simple ways to take care of your christmas tree. Needle in a haystack We are spoilt for choice out there, so the first job is selecting…

2019 has been a year of moving and shaking for many reasons! But the cheerier side of 2019 was the progress we saw in the gardening world. With people becoming more environmentally aware, we saw moves towards bee-friendly gardens, as well as themed gardens and multi-sensory spaces. This makes us hopeful for next year, so let’s go through some of the gardening trends of this year, and then try to guess what 2020 will look like. 5 Gardening Trends of 2019 1 – Urban gardening Green spaces have been diminishing for years, but a revolution has begun! Homeowners and renters in…

Autumn is here, and winter is coming! And with the darker days and cooler air, comes an inevitable slow-down for your garden. Your plants lose their colour, your trees lose their leaves and your lawn loses its natural brilliance. But all is not lost! Check out some of our handy winter gardening tips and ideas below.  There are many things you can do to prepare your garden in the autumn. Just with a little extra ‘TLC’ and this beginner’s guide, you can keep your garden thriving during the winter, and prepare it for a beautiful flowering season when the sun returns…

Flowers and plants are one of the most personal gifts you can present to a loved one or friend on their monumental days and anniversaries, as they all have different symbolic meanings and connotations. Flowers have long been a symbol for love and gratitude, as well as good wishes, so we’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions to help you decide on the best flowers and plants for the occasion. What are the best flowers to give for a birthday? Depending on whose birthday it is, the perfect flowers to gift may differ. If you’re buying flowers for a…

Plants are crucial to our existence on this planet, providing food and oxygen to humans and animals. To provide us with these necessities they need to complete the process of photosynthesis to ensure they can keep themselves functioning properly. In this article we will take a look at what keeps scientists so interested in plants and discuss some of the need-to-know plants facts.  How does photosynthesis work in plants? Plants need enough energy to keep themselves alive. They do this by removing carbon dioxide from the surrounding atmosphere and water from the soil, and absorbing sunlight through the chlorophyll which what…