Indoor plants have multiple roles to play. They purify the air, add color to a dull office, and get you in the mood for work. Back in the 1980s, decorating offices with houseplants became a trend across North America and Europe. Its goal? To improve the air quality in a room full of people with […]

Gardening in a small backyard or patio can be challenging – what plants should you select for all-seasons interest, how should you arrange your plants for best display, and how should you integrate your favorite plants with your day-to-day family activities – this article answers all of these questions. You can also look at these […]

Bonsai make excellent ornamental plants – not only because of their unusual size and formation but also because they require less room to fit in to any home interior or outdoor design scheme. Most bonsai are low on maintenance needs. When provided with appropriate spot where it can receive sufficient light, an established bonsai will only require routine […]

Gardens are usually associated with outdoors and most hobbyist believe that indoor gardening is limited to putting a couple of accent plants in living rooms or table tops. However, with creativity and a little planning, it is possible to grow a complete garden indoors. Today’s post showcases some unique and unusual ideas for beautiful indoor gardens. […]

Being an experimental gardener, I love experimenting with different design ideas. And one of my favorite design elements in a garden landscape is a trellis. A trellis is a nice design element not only to support your vines or climbing plants but also to add some architectural element to your garden. Usually made of wood or metal, […]

The Garden Dispatch is a weekly compilation of useful and interesting resources for gardeners and landscape designers. You can subscribe to our Full RSS Feed Follow us on Twitter, and Become a fan on Facebook The 101 of Growing Hedges for Big & Small Gardens No matter what the size of your gardens is, hedges make a […]