Hardenbergia violacea
Hardenbergia violacea, commonly called the Happy Wanderer or Purple Coral Pea, is a vigorous evergreen climber native to Australia. It features leathery dark green leaves and cascades of purple, pea-like…
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Amicia zygomeris
Amicia zygomeris is a striking perennial native to Mexico, valued for its bold foliage and unusual pea-like flowers. The stems are tall and angular, carrying large, bright green, heart-shaped leaves…
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Dicksonia antarctica
Dicksonia antarctica, commonly known as the Tasmanian tree fern or soft tree fern, is native to the cool, moist forests of southeastern Australia and Tasmania. It features a fibrous, tree-like…
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Begonia ‘Dark Side of the Moon’
Begonia ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ is a striking hybrid cultivar prized for its metallic, near-black leaves with a subtle iridescent blue sheen and deep red undersides. The foliage creates dramatic contrast…
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How to Insulate a Greenhouse with Bubble Wrap: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Maximum Winter Warmth
Whether you’ve a small back garden greenhouse or a larger greenhouse where you want to grow plants in winter, this step-by-step will help you keep the space warmer, protect plants…
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Canna ‘Cleopatra’
Canna ‘Cleopatra’ is a striking hybrid cultivar celebrated for its unique variegation and unpredictable colour patterning. Originating from South American canna breeding lines, this plant often produces stems with both…
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Amaryllis belladonna
Amaryllis belladonna, often called the “Naked Lady” or “Belladonna Lily,” originates from South Africa’s Cape Province. It produces clusters of fragrant, trumpet-shaped pink flowers on tall, leafless stems after its…
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Cyathea cooperi
Cyathea cooperi, commonly known as the Australian tree fern or lacy tree fern, is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia, particularly Queensland and New South Wales. It has a…
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Eriobotrya japonica
Eriobotrya japonica, commonly known as the loquat, is a subtropical evergreen tree native to southeastern China, though it’s widely cultivated in Japan and the Mediterranean. Its glossy, leathery leaves and…
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DIY Garden Stream Water Feature | Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide
Adding a stream to your garden is one of the most relaxing and rewarding DIY projects you can take on. The gentle sound of trickling water, the shimmer of sunlight…
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