You don’t necessarily need insecticides, pesticides and other types of pest control, when you know how to use nature to take care of your plants.

Potted plants make the most beautiful accessories. Their bright colours light up a room, and there is always a sense of having a touch of nature in the home while when used in the garden they add a stylish touch of décor. But you are not the only one enjoying the presence of your plants.

Some types of grass need more attention than others. Some grass thrives in the shade while other types wither away and die when they don’t have enough sunlight.

Shade can create contrasts in your lighting, and it can contribute to the look you are trying to achieve. You could opt for a shady forested feel or you could add a touch of colour, by using plants that flower even in the limited light.

Knowing the difference between your plants will not only help to ensure that you don’t end up planting something potentially lethal, but it can also help you to spring to action, should your pet nibble on the wrong thing.

Mulch, compost, fertilizer, garden soil. They might all seem to be the same thing, but they are really not. Each has their own unique traits and uses, and of them all, mulch is without a doubt the most misunderstood and possibly the most underused.

With a few changes and the addition of some of new flowering plants to your garden, container or not, can change your garden’s purpose from being something beautiful to look at to an eco-friendly haven for bees.

Potted outdoor plants add that special something to a garden, while they look equally magnificent on a veranda. But although many people choose to include potted plants in their landscaping and as part of their outdoor décor, what many haven’t quite yet grasped is how to take good care of those plants.

The pots are highly weather-resistant and are perfect for indoor and outdoor use. But even so, concrete can crack when not treated and planted in the correct way.