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1 month ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Sarah Wilson |Rachel Bull
When landscaping with olive trees, oftentimes one beautiful specimen is all it takes to add sculptural drama to your outdoor space. A single olive tree can become the focal point of a courtyard garden or terrace, or add the wow factor to a container display.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
livingetc.com | Sarah Wilson
If you're wondering what flowers will be in bloom in January, you'll definitely want to know about the five beauties we're focusing on here. Although they will all thrive in the coldest temperatures, their exotic-looking blooms will add a touch of glamor to your winter garden. Every outdoor space needs some attention-seeking flowers to light up the dark and gloom of short, cold days in the depths of winter.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
livingetc.com | Sarah Wilson
The scent of fresh flowers in the home is wonderful at any time of year, but it is usually associated with spring and summer. However, if you want it to become more of a year-round thing, there are plenty of options in the colder months as well that are also easy to grow in a small apartment. Cut flowers in a small apartment can be an expensive option though, especially if you are buying them out of season.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
livingetc.com | Sarah Wilson
There are few houseplants deserving of the label indestructible, but pothos varieties are one of them. These easy plants will spill down from shelves, hanging baskets, and windowsills or climb up mossy poles or trellis to add an instant jungle vibe to your interior. If you are interested in plantscaping your home to create eye-catching displays it's good to work with several different pothos varieties to get the desired look.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
livingetc.com | Sarah Wilson
The benefits of being outside in nature can be experienced indoors too if you surround yourself with mood-boosting plants. The good news is there is plenty of research* to support this. The greatest benefits of indoor plants, other than their aesthetic appeal, are that they improve to wellbeing, helping to lift your mood and reduce stress levels. Plant-induced positivity really is a thing. Some feng shui plants will even bring a positive force of energy into your home.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
livingetc.com | Sarah Wilson
Celebrate the holiday season and life's special moments with a meaningful plant gift that will bring pleasure for months after the occasion. Choose houseplants that fit the season and add their own extra special touch to holiday decorations. The lush blooms of flowering indoor plants always feel special and are a good choice as they bring instant gratification. Consider other plants, too, that are less showy but nevertheless meaningful in terms of symbolizing something significant for the occasion.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
homesandgardens.com | Sarah Wilson |Olivia Harris
Landscaping ideas for sustainable gardens are fast becoming high priority for many. If you've already embraced concepts like making your own mulch, growing native plants and harvesting rainwater, you are probably already looking into sustainable landscaping materials. Used wisely, these not only create an aesthetically pleasing (and often more affordable) look, but are good for the planet too as part of your efforts to create an eco-friendly garden.
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
livingetc.com | Sarah Wilson
Choosing small windowsill plants to cultivate in winter is one of the easiest ways to keep you connected with the outdoors when the yard is mostly off-limits. Even better if the plants have flowers or colored foliage to add a joyful lift to your interior aesthetic. Guaranteed to get your attention, find out how to turn your windowsill into an indoor garden by choosing the right plants. You'll be rewarded with small moments of daily pleasure as you enjoy their blooms.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
homesandgardens.com | Sarah Wilson
Tuberose is one of the most deliciously fragranced flowers you can add to your planting design. The clusters of waxy white blooms have a strong spicy scent that's often used in perfumes and candles. This means they're a great cut flower for the house too, as well as star performers in the summer garden. This semi-succulent plant is part of the agave family, so despite the name it's not a true rose. The roots are tuberous bulbs that multiply quickly if conditions are right.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
livingetc.com | A Guide |Sarah Wilson
Boston fern plants work well planted up in containers on decks and patios as a seasonal accent plant then brought indoors as a houseplant when temperatures dip and frost threatens. Plant them in hanging baskets, in raised containers, or on plant stands, so their fronds drape down to create a graceful focal point. These ferns aren't tolerant to frost so if you're growing them outdoors they will need to be overwintered as part of your fern care routine to make sure you get the best out of them.
