The Agapanthus colloquially referred to as the African Lily, is a perennial that blossoms in the summer and provides glossy leaves with collections of funnel shaped flowers that are the perfect addition to any table centrepiece. These flowers come in varieties of blue and purple, however, there are pink and grey varieties available for those who are looking for something unique. These bring a subtropical appearance that thrives in any sunny location in a garden…

As a beginner, growing a garden can seem very overwhelming and the last thing you want to do is invest your time and money only to find out that you made some critical mistakes in your first few months. That is why this list will give you the top 12 garden tips to help you make the correct choices with your gardening endeavours so that you can enjoy the fruits of your labour, both figuratively…

Sometimes soil stays very wet, simply because of a high water table or a compact nature. Unless you take measures to install proper drainage this will be something you will need to work with regularly and part of that includes finding plants that are suitable for damp conditions. Plants that like wet soil are easy to find if you know where to look. Just because you have a specific type of soil doesn’t mean you…

When it comes time to prune your Fatsia japonica, also known as the Japanese aralia or the cast oil plant, you want to do it at the end of spring. The end of spring is the perfect time to prune in such a fashion and you can help your plant fit into its space more effectively or you can get rid of any unwanted growth. They are very hardy and can be pruned by as…