Blog – tagged "Angela Slater" – Page 42

June 2, 2014

Best Plants For Bees

Bees are under threat like never before and are absolutely essential for the health of our environment so this blog gives you some ideas on what to plant to help out these vital insects.

May 6, 2014

How To Grow Exotic Hibiscus

Bring a touch of the tropics to your house or garden If you want a touch of the tropics then Hibiscus are ideal; either for the house or the garden....

April 30, 2014

How To Grow Stunning Streptocarpus

Streptocarpus 'Adele' Streptocarpus are an ideal showy, colourful and long-lasting houseplant Few houseplants give as good and long lasting show as Streptocarpus. The first species was discovered in 1818 in...

April 24, 2014

How To Grow Sunflowers

Grow sunflowers for competition, winter bird food or just a great show Sunflowers originally come from the Americas; being first domesticated in Mexico around 2600BC. They are the national flower...

April 20, 2014

How To Grow English Bluebells

English bluebells carpet woodlands in spring with an azure blue haze English bluebells, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, bedeck our ancient woodlands with an ocean of deep violet blue in late spring. Occasionally...

April 17, 2014

How To Grow Citrus Fruit In The Conservatory And The Garden

The evergreen Citrus is the best plant for scent, flowers and fruit Citrus are one of the most rewarding plants to grow; they are evergreen, the flowers smell delicious and...

April 14, 2014

How To Grow Perfect Primroses

Wild primroses, Primula vulgaris, a sign that spring is here at last There is no better sight than a clump of primroses to banish the winter blues on a warm...

April 13, 2014

How To Get Rid Of Moss From The Lawn

Having moss in the lawn is unsightly and usually the result of the area being poorly drained, which also has to be tackled if you want to maintain pristine green grass.

April 11, 2014

How To Look After A Paphiopedilum (Slipper Orchid)

Slipper orchids are unusual, exotic and not too difficult to care for There are over 60 species of this orchid growing in diverse conditions from the high hills of northern...

April 11, 2014

How To Have Healthy Houseplants

Air So Pure houseplants keep you healthy and absorb carbon dioxide Plants convert harmful carbon dioxide into oxygen and so are essential for cleaning the air. The Air So Pure...

April 10, 2014

How To Grow Mini-Vegetables

Mini-vegetables are ideal for small spaces and for children to grow. Growing mini vegetables and micro greens are an excellent means of getting your 5-a-day when you don’t have much...

April 10, 2014

How To Care For A Cymbidium

Cymbidiums are beautiful showy orchids which flower for a number of months but can be tricky to get to re-flower the following year. This blog gives you tips on how to take care of these plants and get them to re-flower.

April 10, 2014

How To Get Houseplants To Flower Again

Most of us buy a houseplant in full flower and then struggle to ever get it to flower again so we have given you some tips on how to have the best chance of it flowering again.

April 9, 2014

How Do I Care For My Phalaenopsis (Moth Orchid)?

This blog gives you tips on how to care for your Phalaenopsis (Moth Orchid) and have it lasting in flower for months. It also tells you how to get the orchid to re-flower after the flower spikes have gone over.

April 9, 2014

How To Grow Cracking Chillies

Chillies are easy to grow, nutritious and can be dried, pickled or frozen Chillies are one of nature’s wonder foods with new health benefits being discovered every day. They were...

April 6, 2014

How To Have A Summer Full Of Lavender

Lavender from the Mediterranean is easy, aromatic and loved by insects. Why not plant a little piece of the Mediterranean in your own back garden or balcony. These easy to...