Creative DIY Gardening Idea # 10: Funnel Planters

Possibly the best ever use of old funnels…  

Lovely, Multicolor Houseplant: Agave lophantha ‘quardicolor’

The very first look at my rooftop garden would tell you that I have a special interest for Agaves so much so that they have gradually taken place of other succulent plants in my collection. I love Agave plants for the variety of colors, texture, foliage, size and formation. Another reason that I tend to […]

Unusual Succulent Plant for Miniature Gardens: Fenestraria

Fenestraria is a small genus of miniature succulent plants that can be grown indoor or outdoor as small ornamental plants. These tiny plants are characterized by clumps of small, soft and succulent leaves. Fenestraria comes from arid regions of Namibia and South Africa where they grow and hide themselves in sandy soil in order to […]

Lovely Lilac

Syringa is a genus of deciduous and woody shrubs known for their beautiful fragrant flowers and ability to survive cold and temperate climates. Native to Asia, Europe and South Africa, many varieties and hybrids of Syringa are grown worldwide as ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes. The most common of all species is Syringa vulgaris […]

Lovely and Unusual, Moraea tortilis: The Spiral Grass

Moraea tortilis or Spiral Grass is a bulbous plant known for its very unusual and ornamental twisting and curly leaves that resemble a corkscrew. Native to limited regions of Namibia and South Africa, Moraea tortilis is a hardy and drought tolerant plant. In cultivation, it can be propagated in a well-drained soil and under sunny exposure. […]

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Green Thumbs

1. Louvered Wooden Planters ($49.99 / gardeners.com) – Wooden planters with a grow bag inside. Neat surface finish with option to paint to match garden theme. 2. Sue Patrick Garden Labels ($5 per label/ etsy.com) – Made from white stoneware clay and finished with a clear glaze, these lovely labels are a creative way to mark plants and […]