Idea's & How To's
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for any Budget
Your partner deserves to know how much they mean to you every day of the year, but Valentine's Day gives you a perfect opportunity to remind them how important you truly think they are.
We might like to be able to give our loved ones diamonds and other extravagant gifts but an elaborate gift isn't always in the budget, especially right now. Luckily, you don't need to spend much to show them just how much you care. To help you out, we've put together a few ideas for you.
Getting Amaryllis to Re-Bloom
It’s not hard to get your amaryllis bulb to bloom a second time. But you do need to be prepared to wait almost a full year for more flowers. During that time, you'll be helping the bulb build up enough energy to bloom again. Here’s how you can do it
Enjoy your Poinsettia Year Round!
When our poinsettia plants are finished blooming and not looking so pretty anymore, do we have to throw them out? No! Read on to find tips on how to care for a poinsettia after Christmas so you can, hopefully, enjoy your plant year round.
How and which plants help your mental health?
Being surrounded by plants can help us feel more calm and relaxed, thus decreasing our levels of anxiety. Nurturing and caring for our plants can reduce our stress levels and boost our mood. Here are 6 plants that we feel are best for you to start your plant obsession with...
Caring for our Plants Through the Winter
Our plants need extra care to get through the cold, dark days of winter. Read our tips to help your plants flourish in the colder days...
Ready for Seed Starting?
Starting seeds indoors is a great (and inexpensive) way to fill your garden. It gives you a great opportunity to try new and different varieties of plants, as well as experiment with planting times.
Easy Bird Feeder Craft for Kids
A fun and quick feeder to make using only these few things - a fun activity for kids. Read on for step by step directions!
- Empty toilet paper rolls
- Peanut butter or shortening
- Popsicle stick to apply the peanut butter or shortening
- Pipe cleaners
- Bird seed
- Empty pan
- Handheld hole punch
Inviting Birds To Your Garden
All trees and shrubs will provide something of value to birds nesting sites, insect food, shelter from weather and predators. There are, without doubt, birds in your garden now. If you wish to encourage more birds and more varieties of birds around your home, you can do so by providing a variety of trees and shrubs, particularly those that provide food in the form of fruit, berries, nuts or seeds. Follow these tips and you will be enjoying the birds all year round!
The Beauty and Care of The Hoya
You’d be forgiven for overlooking hoyas at first glance. Their beauty can be a bit understated especially if they aren’t blooming. But once these beauties do catch your eye, watch out – they can easily become an addiction 
Caring for Tropical Foliage Plants
Foliage Plants are like adding a breath of fresh air to a room and in fact that is exactly what they do, increase the amount of oxygen in a room. They are also very attractive, decorative and functional, as well as being relatively easy to care for.
Make Your Own Terrarrium
Terrariums are the perfect way to perk up your indoor space! These mini tabletop gardens are easy to care for and maintain. All you need is a glass container, soil and a pinch of creativity! Let's get started...
10 Tips for Cut Flower Fun
Follow these ten simple steps to get the most out of your beautiful cut flowers!
