Red peonies look spectacular in any setting, with their vivid red petals contrasting heavily against the mounds of green foliage they are set against. Here we look at some of the best types of red peonies available for the home garden.

The key thing you need to get right for your peony is planting it in the right location – this requires considering lots of factors involved such as light, soil, and how deep you plant your peonies.

Peonies in shades of orange are not frequently found in nature, so many of the orange peonies available are a result of hybridization, where several different species of peonies have been crossed to produce a new variety. Here we look at some of the best orange peonies around.

As a water-loving, flowering species, many people assume that hydrangeas should be watered everyday through summer, but this is actually not the best practice. Instead, water your hydrangea deeply three times each week. This will help the plant to develop a strong root system, resulting in an abundance of beautiful flowers.

There are over 1000 different varieties of pecan trees available, which produce specific varieties of pecan nuts. Not all pecan trees require the same care conditions, so it’s important to select a tree well suited to your local climate if you want to produce pecans at home.

Cucumber plants grow rapidly, reaching typical ultimate heights of between 5 and 6 feet.

If your local climate experiences a lot of rain, or your soil is boggy, then perennials that thrive in full sun and wet conditions will be the mainstay of your garden. Here we investigate the best perennials for wet soil and full sun.

Perennial plants which produce red flowers that bloom all summer will ensure there is long-lasting color and interest in your landscape. Depending on your climate, perennial plants will remain all year long, or they may die back in winter to re-emerge the following spring. Here we look at the best red perennials that bloom all summer.

Tall perennials in particular work well under tall trees, producing height and an architectural look, along with life and color beneath the canopy of a tree.

As with most plants and trees, removing damaged leaves isn’t essential to the plant’s health, but it will greatly enhance the plant’s visual appeal.

Dwarf shrubs that thrive in full sun work really well as stand-alone plants, and their size means they are an excellent option for planting in containers. Dwarf shrubs can also be planted in rows to form low borders or hedges. Here we look at some of the best dwarf shrubs available that prefer full sun.

Most people think of palm trees as the tropical leafy landmarks lining the edge of paradise-like beaches, but in fact there is so much more to the palm tree than its iconic Malibu reputation. Palm trees belong to the Arecaceae family, and within this there are 181 genera of palm trees, and more than 2500 palm species