Discover the best spring flowers to brighten your garden

spring flowers

I’ve written here before about how the winter blues that set in for me without fail in the Autumn. And, to be honest, things feel pretty flat until the end of December. But with the first shoots of crocuses and snowdrops in January, I can feel myself beginning to re-awaken. And then, when the first …

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When to plant wildflower seeds: A guide for the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

wildflower seeds

Wildflowers bring vibrant colour, attract pollinators, and support local ecosystems. Obviously, by nature, wildflowers are plants that grow naturally in a region. But as gardeners, we can use wildflowers to create a meadow-like planting on lawns and in borders, adding genuine natural beauty to our space. We can also take advantage of the fact that …

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Creating sparkling spring flower arrangements for your home

spring flower arrangements

Spring is a season of renewal and vibrant colours, making it the perfect time to create beautiful flower arrangements for your home or garden celebrations. With an array of flowers blooming during this time, you have plenty of options to design arrangements that capture the freshness and joy of spring. This article explores some of …

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27 fantastic plants to grow for vibrant summer flowers

mixed summer flowers growing in a garden

Summer flowers are one of the main things that gardeners live for. And summer is the season when gardens burst into life, showcasing a riot of colours, textures, and fragrances. The warm days and extended daylight hours provide the perfect conditions for a diverse array of flowering plants to reach their peak. Selecting plants that …

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Flowers that start with ‘A’: 54 amazing plants for awesome gardens

Flowers that start with 'A': Angel's Trumpet - Brugmansia

Here we bring you a comprehensive list of flowers that start with ‘A’. This selection offers tremendous variety and versatility and will help you come up with some great ideas for the planting in your garden. From classic annuals like African daisies to exotic tropical specimens like angel’s trumpet (the Brugmansia, pictured above), this diverse …

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