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 Tablet planter ideas These tabletop gardens may be small, but their colorful flowers and greenery can make a big impact in your outdoor living area. Grow a great tabletop plant Tabletop containers require a little more consideration when putting one together, as the plants rest on more surfaces than props. Here are some simple tips to help you design a container that best suits your schedule. Proportion is key The first rule of thumb for tabletop plants is to use plants and containers that aren't too tall to be seen. You don't want to block the view of other people sitting at the table. Matching the height of the plants to the height of the container creates a pleasing proportion. Don't forget the details These are containers you can see up close, so plants with pretty flowers and delicate leaves really get a chance to shine. Choose two to four repeating plants to ensure your tabletop planter looks great from all angles. That way, wherever you sit, you'll

 Tips for Bringing Tender Plants Back Inside All your favorite houseplants have spent the summer jumping outside to the good life and soaking up the fresh air. It's time to think about their re-entry into your inner stratosphere. Of course, you want to delay that moment indefinitely and let Mother Nature continue to share the maintenance duties. But the weather is on the verge of shutting down the outdoor option. Now is the time to move those plants inside where they are safe and healthy. And you need as many houseplants as you need. Last spring's lockdown underscored how important green roommates are to our psychological survival. But even in the best of times, botanical housemates are great for your well-being, especially when the garden falls asleep. So don't put a single plant at risk. Bring them all in. Gardeners have a lot of confusion about the re-entry process. When, where and how are all valid questions. You don't want to pause at the eleventh ho

As the landscape drenches itself in fall color, signal the season's change indoors with a new houseplant or two. There are plenty of easy-care houseplants that have a fall look, thanks to their shades of yellow, orange and their lush reds and purples. Unlike maples and oaks that change color outside, these houseplants maintain their bright color year-round. The following colorful houseplants will perfectly complement your indoor fall decor. 1. Arrowhead Vine Many varieties of arrowroot vine that are easy to grow have pink or red leaves. Two new ones to look out for are 'Falling Arrows Ruby Rein', which has eye-catching red veins running down its cream and green leaves; and 'Falling Arrows Cupid's Cuver' with bronze-maroon leaves. Arrowhead vines often start out with a bushy appearance, and then the vines grow taller as they age.   6 Indoor Plant Hacks You Should Start Doing Right Now 2. Aglaonema Aglonema, also known as Chinese Evergreen, has grown

You don't need to be a revolutionary to take a stand against climate change and plastic use. There are plenty of easy changes we can all make F or proof that gardeners cultivate those strictly in touch with nature, you need only look at the letters pages of horticultural magazines. Most readers are familiar with the decline of our wildlife and wildflowers, and the impact climate change is having on native species. There are winners and losers. The spotted wood butterfly does better because it produces more generations. However, the walled brown, once common in England, is now rarely seen as warm autumns have prompted late autumn hatching. As a result, colonies are restricted to cooler coastal areas. Intensive agriculture is another factor. Every inch of land has been used, fences removed, pastures and meadows ploughed. A regime of toxic chemicals often supports the crop and directly affects pollinators, amphibians, birds and small mammals. Standard procedures They say

Shades won't stop these flowers from shining brightly in your garden! Here are our top picks for perennial flowers for shade. Many of these plants have dark burgundy or lime-colored leaves, or bronze-orange in fall. Plant with brightly colored plants that help them stand out against light structures or in the shade of dark foliage. Choose a plant suitable for soil conditions: dry or wet. If you plant under a tree, it may be a dry area because rain cannot penetrate the canopy. Watering is especially important when establishing plants under shade trees. 1. Hellebore Deer-resistant hellebores thrive in well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, under deciduous shade trees or woodlands. These perennials for shade bloom in late winter and early spring with double or single flowers. At 2 feet tall, the glossy green leaves are attractive and are often evergreen in warm climates. 2. Columbine Columbines are nodding, pendulous flowers that rise above scaly green leaves fr

Autumn is a wonderful time in the garden. Cool, crisp air encourages plants toward dormancy; Evergreen foliage yellows and wilts as deciduous trees paint the landscape with a kaleidoscope of colors. As we reluctantly accept the inevitable and begin preparing our gardens for winter, we can ease the transition by planting selections that provide color and excitement this time of year. Many gardeners traditionally start the gardening season with mums (Chrysanthemum spp. and cvs., Zones 5–9), goldenrods (Solitago spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9), and sedums (Hylothelphium spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9). By extension, many crave something else. Fortunately, there are many unusual, lesser-known fall-blooming perennials that offer gardeners wonderful opportunities to create dynamic, late-season displays. 1. 'Osawa' Allium (Allium thunbergii 'Osawa') Alliums generally make wonderful contributions to spring and summer beds and borders. Stunning globes in shades of pink, purple