Plant Care & Gardening Guides

Most types of peony flowers do not change color, but there are a small number of cultivars that have the ability to change color while blooming, such as the Peony ‘Coral Sunset’.

The frequency with which a fern needs to be watered will vary between species, and also be heavily impacted by the conditions the plant is growing in, and the local climate. As a general rule, ferns will need around 2 inches of rainfall each week to remain healthy, which equates to a generous watering once a week in a moderate climate. 

There are some steps you can take to help improve a plant’s chances of survival in frequent or heavy rain, but it’s also useful to intentionally fill your garden with plants that can tolerate wet feet. This article will delve into the best plants for heavy rainfall and soggy conditions.

Growing plants from leaves can be a fun and rewarding experience, and it allows you to expand your plant family without spending any money. In this article, we explore which plants are easy to grow from leaves.

Ferns are perennial plants that can be evergreen or deciduous, depending on the variety you have. If you need to transplant a potted fern to a larger container, or move a fern from one site on your property to another, then it’s important to understand how to successfully transplant ferns, and when is the best time to transplant ferns. Trying to dig up and move a fern at the wrong time can result in significant damage to the plant, and even cause it to die. Here we reveal the key tips you need to know for transplanting any type of fern.

Some plants actually prefer to be rootbound, and they will perform better in these conditions. In some cases, you can actually cause the plant damage by repotting it unnecessarily. 

Dogwood trees, like other trees and shrubs, vary massively in price according to the size of the specimen you are buying. The more time, work, and energy that has gone into growing a plant, means the more it is going to cost to purchase.

Ferns are famed for thriving in damp and dark woodland areas, giving gardeners the ability to brighten up shady spots with lush green foliage. However, there are a number of ferns which will not only tolerate, but actually flourish in full sun conditions, which we will explore below.

If you’re looking for a fern suitable for growing in zone 6, then ferns that are native to your region will work best since they are accustomed to the local climate and the conditions of the soil. This includes the Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum aleuticum), the Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris), and the Giant Wood Fern (Dryopteris goldieana).

Japanese Dogwood is a type of ornamental, flowering tree, that also goes by the name of Kousa Dogwood and Chinese Dogwood. It is known for its ability to flower in abundance, with blooms which are actually made from leaf bracts rather than petals.

Date palm trees are exquisite landscape trees that also offer the benefit of providing healthy and delicious fruits. These palms have long been cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates around the world, and they continue to be one of the most popular palm trees to grow in these regions. Here we look at the history of Date palms, and how to care for them.

Palm trees are susceptible to a number of diseases, with some palms being more vulnerable than others. Here we reveal the key identifying factors of various palm tree diseases, and what you can do to protect your tree or manage the disease.