Lavender is a very popular drought-resistant Mediterranean perennial that even those who are totally new to gardening can easily identify by its signature purple blooms. One of the shrub's best ...

Some perennials should be pruned in fall, while others benefit from waiting until spring. This guide provides insight into ...

The purple heart plant is a cheery, easy-to-grow plant that adds a splash of vibrant color, both indoors or in your garden. Its incredible dark purple leaves and vining form make it an eye ...

The alkaloids in the plant’s levels may also have antioxidant and gastroprotective properties, to help with your overall digestive health. The flavonoids and alkaloids in yarrow tea may help ...

The UK purple sprouting broccoli season runs from January to May. Modern hybrids are bred to extend the season, but they tend to be tough and tasteless. Purple sprouting broccoli should look fresh ...

The UK falls within USDA Plant Hardiness Zones Six to Nine, although this can vary depending on the area and time of year, reports the Express. Yarrow is favoured for its semi-evergreen nature and ...

Whatever your plans for meadow creation or improvement, it is a good idea to let things grow and see what is already there. 'Dandelions, yarrow and buttercups are all brilliant sources of food for ...

Every bite an herbivore takes comes at the expense of a plant. Are plants passive victims or do they actively resist these attacks? Some plants avoid herbivory by decreasing their apparency or ...

“Try combining yarrow and oxtail daisies for pretty ... “A ball-shaped plant full of delicate purple flowers, they’re great space-fillers and add texture when used next to or in between ...

What do plants need to grow? Plants are a very important part of our environment because they provide us with oxygen to breathe and food to eat. Plants can be of different sizes, shapes and ...