The Japanese maple ‘Osakazuki’ (Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’) forms a small tree up to 6m high and 6m wide. The green leaves of the Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ are larger than most Japanese maples and turn...
The Stag’s horn sumach (Rhus typhina) is a small tree or large shrub that can reach 5m in height and 6m in width. In summer, it produces velvety inflorescences in the shape of a...
Coral-bark japanese maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’) is one of the most popular Japanese maples. It provides color interest throughout the year and is a perfect choice for the garden. The cut leaves are yellow-pink...
The ‘Bloodgood’ Japanese maple (Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’) forms a small tree or big shrub, and can grow up to 5m in height and 5m in width. Acer ‘Bloodgood’ is cultivated because of its dark...
In this article we will learn to care and how to plant Nerines. These are the two most commonly cultivated species: Nerine bowdenii, commonly known as Bowden lily, which produces pink flowers. Nerine sarniensis,...
How to plant and grow chicory (Cichorium intybus) Chicory (Cichorium intybus) or “common chicory” is a perennial herbaceous plant of the dandelion family Asteraceae, usually with bright blue flowers, sometimes white or pink. Many...
How to plant and grow Crocus sativus (Saffron) Crocus sativus (Saffron) is a plant grown to collect stigmas (the part of the flower that receives pollen), which when dried and milled are a spice...
Dianthus caryophyllus (carnation or clove pink) is a flower cultivated for many centuries in the gardens and has an extensive symbolism in different cultures. Carnation is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches up to...
