Avocados are famous fruits around the world, with a distinctive taste unmatched by other produce. They can also be quite pricey depending on where you live, making a regular supply of avocados out of reach. But, with a bit of…
Wonderfully low-maintenance and visually stunning, it’s no wonder succulents have remained popular garden plants for years. Beloved by collectors, this group is vast and easy to care for, making them great for beginners. If you want to get started on…
As more people move to cities and urbanization increases, gardens are growing smaller. This can be tough for avid gardeners who have a long list of things they want to grow. If you have a smaller space (or maybe no…
In an unfortunate case of irony, interest in gardening around the world has grown massively over the past few years while the size of gardens has continued to decrease. The solution to this problem? Container gardens. If you have a…
With a fragrance that quickly fills gardens and stunning flowers that stand out, magnolia trees are an ideal ornamental addition to larger backyards. So how fast do magnolia trees grow? Magnolias are slow growers, growing a maximum of about two…
An ornamental garden is incomplete without a fragrant magnolia tree filling the space with blooms from early spring through to summer. These unique flowers appear before the leaves and usually signal the start of the spring season. Follow this guide…
When planting an ornamental garden, trees are not typically the first thing to come to mind. But with the right tree, they can quickly become anchors and stunning backdrops to the rest of your perennial beds. And no tree turns…