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 Grow a Halloween garden with these spooky plants As gardening season winds down and kids pick out trick-or-treating Halloween costumes, there are some elegant, spooky plants that can be enjoyed in conjunction with this popular holiday. Keep in mind that some of these selections are frost sensitive and may require additional nurturing and consideration for best use, as well as maximum interest and impact. Here are 10 scary, creepy, and generally out-of-this-world plants to consider for the Halloween season. 1. ‘Dreadlocks’ Love-Lies-Blood Amaranthus caudatus, annual This annual (3 to 5 feet tall) has long, bright magenta flower clusters in striking knotted clusters. The woolly texture of these exotic flowers invites tactile engagement, and the entire plant (popular since 1881!) is a noticeable, architectural marvel. 2. 'Ghost' Hybrid Painted Fern Atrium hybrida, zones 4–8 Reaching 24 to 30 inches in height over time, this hybrid perennial fern has brilliant silver ...

Success is easy with houseplants if they are placed in the right place. Get it right and you'll enjoy happy, healthy plants Knowing which varieties are best suited to the conditions in each room will ensure you get the best from your plants. Before choosing houseplants it is important to understand your home environment. In warmer homes, where people keep more heat, plants from the tropics such as dipsis and fittonia are happiest. However, those who use heat should only do so to stop pipes from freezing Choose plants from cooler climates, such as Aspidistras and Yuccas. You should also do some basic homework on the subject of light conditions – if your windows face south or west, plants for sun conditions will be right at home. If you have north and east facing windows, choose shade-loving plants. Drafts are usually only a problem for heat-loving plants, especially if sandwiched against a cold window behind a closed screen. Related Post -  Bringing Tender Plants Back...

 Excellent ground cover While the summer perennials are taking a well-earned nap, chase it awayA look at bare soil with six great low producers A mesmerizing view at the foot of your winter range 1. Erica Cornea 'December Red' Purple-pink flowers that bloom before Christmas, intensify in spring, and deepen with age make this sprawling heather a favorite for the landscape. Prefers acidic soil; Height and spread 25 x 45 cm. 2. Eranthis hymalis Winter aconite creates a carpet of color under the bushes, ringing in the new year with a profusion of yellow butterfly-style flowers. Despite this perennial's good looks (it can reach a height of just 10 cm), it's as hardy as they come. Related Post  Ground covers that pollinators love 3. Narcissus 'Rijnveld's Early Passion' In mild winters, when you take down the Christmas decorations, the trumpet-shaped flowers appear - one of the earliest Daffs to decorate our gardens . The golden-yellow flowers stand...

 Add drama with black flowers and leaves Black is serious and very chic! It's tough and modern and goes fearlessly into the garden. Black flowers and green plants have the ability to change the effect of your entire garden. Want to cool down warm colors? How to warm up cool colors? Black flowers and foliage may be the answer. Add sophistication to the garden with this moody shade. Scroll through for some design tips for dark flowers and foliage. In the world of fashion, black also works in the garden. It is a basic color, a neutral that works well with all other colors. Because it's not as common in gardens as it is in most closets, the black flowers and foliage add unexpected drama to the landscape. Just like purples, blues and other colors for your garden, there are variations in shades and hues. Combine several black-headed plants with different leaf sizes and textures for an unusual and sophisticated composition. 1. Black Velvet Petunia (Petunia) Petunias do be...

 Tablet planter ideas These tabletop gardens may be small, but their colorful flowers and greenery can make a big impact in your outdoor living area. Grow a great tabletop plant Tabletop containers require a little more consideration when putting one together, as the plants rest on more surfaces than props. Here are some simple tips to help you design a container that best suits your schedule. Proportion is key The first rule of thumb for tabletop plants is to use plants and containers that aren't too tall to be seen. You don't want to block the view of other people sitting at the table. Matching the height of the plants to the height of the container creates a pleasing proportion. Don't forget the details These are containers you can see up close, so plants with pretty flowers and delicate leaves really get a chance to shine. Choose two to four repeating plants to ensure your tabletop planter looks great from all angles. That way, wherever you sit, you'll ...

 Tips for Bringing Tender Plants Back Inside All your favorite houseplants have spent the summer jumping outside to the good life and soaking up the fresh air. It's time to think about their re-entry into your inner stratosphere. Of course, you want to delay that moment indefinitely and let Mother Nature continue to share the maintenance duties. But the weather is on the verge of shutting down the outdoor option. Now is the time to move those plants inside where they are safe and healthy. And you need as many houseplants as you need. Last spring's lockdown underscored how important green roommates are to our psychological survival. But even in the best of times, botanical housemates are great for your well-being, especially when the garden falls asleep. So don't put a single plant at risk. Bring them all in. Gardeners have a lot of confusion about the re-entry process. When, where and how are all valid questions. You don't want to pause at the eleventh ho...

As the landscape drenches itself in fall color, signal the season's change indoors with a new houseplant or two. There are plenty of easy-care houseplants that have a fall look, thanks to their shades of yellow, orange and their lush reds and purples. Unlike maples and oaks that change color outside, these houseplants maintain their bright color year-round. The following colorful houseplants will perfectly complement your indoor fall decor. 1. Arrowhead Vine Many varieties of arrowroot vine that are easy to grow have pink or red leaves. Two new ones to look out for are 'Falling Arrows Ruby Rein', which has eye-catching red veins running down its cream and green leaves; and 'Falling Arrows Cupid's Cuver' with bronze-maroon leaves. Arrowhead vines often start out with a bushy appearance, and then the vines grow taller as they age.   6 Indoor Plant Hacks You Should Start Doing Right Now 2. Aglaonema Aglonema, also known as Chinese Evergreen, has grown...

You don't need to be a revolutionary to take a stand against climate change and plastic use. There are plenty of easy changes we can all make F or proof that gardeners cultivate those strictly in touch with nature, you need only look at the letters pages of horticultural magazines. Most readers are familiar with the decline of our wildlife and wildflowers, and the impact climate change is having on native species. There are winners and losers. The spotted wood butterfly does better because it produces more generations. However, the walled brown, once common in England, is now rarely seen as warm autumns have prompted late autumn hatching. As a result, colonies are restricted to cooler coastal areas. Intensive agriculture is another factor. Every inch of land has been used, fences removed, pastures and meadows ploughed. A regime of toxic chemicals often supports the crop and directly affects pollinators, amphibians, birds and small mammals. Standard procedures They say ...

Shades won't stop these flowers from shining brightly in your garden! Here are our top picks for perennial flowers for shade. Many of these plants have dark burgundy or lime-colored leaves, or bronze-orange in fall. Plant with brightly colored plants that help them stand out against light structures or in the shade of dark foliage. Choose a plant suitable for soil conditions: dry or wet. If you plant under a tree, it may be a dry area because rain cannot penetrate the canopy. Watering is especially important when establishing plants under shade trees. 1. Hellebore Deer-resistant hellebores thrive in well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, under deciduous shade trees or woodlands. These perennials for shade bloom in late winter and early spring with double or single flowers. At 2 feet tall, the glossy green leaves are attractive and are often evergreen in warm climates. 2. Columbine Columbines are nodding, pendulous flowers that rise above scaly green leaves fr...