Cypresses are a type of evergreen tree that is often used as an ornamental plant. They are native to the Mediterranean region and can grow to be up to 40 feet tall. Cypresses have needles instead of leaves and their cones are small and round. Cypresses are known for their strong, straight trunks and for… Continue reading
INDIAN SUMMER: FLOWERS IN INTENSE AND WARM COLORS
Fresh pastel tones are slowly giving way to an explosion of warm fall colors. Also in the vase. These six flowers fit perfectly into the color palette of Indian Summer: red, orange and yellow tones with a golden glow. Dahlia Dahlias come in thousands of colors and shapes: from stars, sprites and full spheres to… Continue reading
HURRAH, WEEDS! (AFTER ALL, IT’S NOT THAT BAD)
Understanding the garden There are at least a hundred weed species in Dutch gardens, the most notorious and persistent of which are ground elder, horsetail and hawthorn. All three have such strong roots that they are almost impossible to weed. The type of weed in your garden says a lot about the soil and its… Continue reading