If you want to fill any empty areas in your garden with delightful shrubs that bring with them aromatic flowers, leaves, and in some cases fruit, you, of course, have to be considerate of the space you have available. Some people designed their gardens specifically to contain various levels for geometrically aesthetic purposes. Others have landscape designs that require everything to remain at a certain height. To that end, if you need something low-growing, consider…

There are many a plant that thrives in sunlight, and even those plants that require only partial sun exposure but still need an average of 6 hours of sunlight. This makes it a bit difficult to fill the darker corners of your garden effectively. You might have heavily shaded regions, an area of the garden that stands in shadow most of the day because of a structure nearby or tree. Conversely, you might have an…

If you have a home near the coast it can be challenging to find the best coastal plants because many plants do not like the salt from the sea. Coastlines are subject to sun, regular winds, and salt-filled air. Some gardens even have to contend with heavily sandy or clay soils that not every plant will thrive in. That being said, there are an array of plants for seaside gardens that will thrive in the…

Rosemary makes for a savoury addition to many dishes. It offers a pungent flavour in each of its needle-like leaves and truly is such an effectively grown herb that you can grow rosemary in containers and regularly clip away short pieces of the stem, and as long as you don’t get down to the old wood the Rosemary will continue to grow effectively. With just a little bit of effort, you can have fresh Rosemary…

Rosemary is a perennial shrub but has needle-like leaves growing off each stem and is oven mistaken for Lavender. If allowed (to flower) it will produce blue flowers at the top of each stem which only adds to the beauty and colour provided. A very aromatic herb, it brings with it a delightful flavour and scent perfect for many a cuisine and is commonly used in cooking recipes. Having fresh herbs on hand can make…