17 Most Beautiful Purple Orchid Varieties

You can create unique note cards with flowers and leaves from your garden. These botanical cards are easy and fun to make. With just a little bit of preparation and time, you can make your own note cards or holiday cards more personal by designing them yourself. Here’s how to do it!

Cherry blossom on show in a west London garden by Sheila Jack

Perhaps the most beautiful of flowering trees, magnolias are adorned with luxurious, flamboyant flowers in spring and summer. These generous blooms are goblet- or saucer-shaped and a handful or more in size.

Tiny pink flowers are often overlooked in the grand scheme of landscaping. Despite being small, they offer a remarkable show of colors and are also a haven for pollinators.

Most of us know that snake plants produce really long-lasting fragrant flowers, but there are more surprising ones on this list of “Houseplants that Grow Rare Flowers” below.

With the right care and growing conditions, it’s possible to get your moth orchid to flower multiple times in a year. In this video guide, house plant expert, Jane Perrone explains how to get the basics right when looking after orchids.

When and How to Repot Orchids

Bright and bold, these Orange Succulents are the fiery jewels of any garden collection, drawing the eye with their vibrant hues. These hardy beauties add a pop of color to your green space and promise an easy-care regime for seasoned gardeners and novices alike.

Dinner parties and family gatherings are made all the more special when the dining table is dressed to the nines with thoughtful designs and matching decor. The more amazing the tablescape, the more likely your guests will remember it and your event.

We live in an era when technology largely rules the roost. At every turn we’re bombarded by new electronic devices, apps, and functionality ­intended to make our lives better, or at least to make some things easier. However, I question that any time I’m troubleshooting software problems, rebooting devices, or talking to customer service to resolve a technical difficulty. Despite these pitfalls, there’s one area of tech that I find myself increasingly impressed with and excited about—nature and gardening apps.

The unique colors of these Variegated Pothos Plants, ranging from speckled and marbled to almost painterly patterns, turn each one of these beauties into a living piece of art!

Peonies are a cherished addition to the home landscape. Long-lived and dependable, peony plants are prized for their gorgeous blooms and seasonal beauty. Despite their ease of growth, however, they need some special attention. This is especially true as temperatures begin to cool. How to care for them in the fall depends greatly upon the type of peony.