Growing guides
African Violets
African violets are typically grown as indoor plants, but they will also tolerate growing outdoors in a protected warm...
Agapanthus
Beloved in coastal gardens, agapanthus are known for their stunning blue or white flowers. These hardy perennials are...
Air Plants
Air Plants ( Tillandsia spp.) do not need soil to grow and they don’t really have roots like other plants - the roots...
Allium
Alliums belong to the same family as onions, garlic and leeks, as you can tell from the aroma when you crush the foliage...
Almond Tree
Almonds (Prunus amygdalus) are the edible nuts produced inside the hard-fleshed velvety fruit, that grows on a tree that...
Alocasia
Alocasia, also called Elephant Ears, are tropical herbaceous perennials that grow from a tuber or rhizome beneath the...
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a striking succulent plant, with medicinal properties, that can be grown in your garden or indoors as a...
Anthurium
Anthurium plants are tropical, flowering plants with glossy leaves and heart shaped flowers. They’ll thrive outdoors in...
Apple
Apple trees love a garden with cool winters, but if you choose the right variety (with ‘low chill’ requirements), you...
Asparagus
Asparagus is a classic spring vegetable worth establishing in your garden. You’ll need to wait 2 years from planting...
Aster
Aster (Callistephus chinensis) or Chinese Aster are fast-growing, flowering annuals that thrive in the warmth of spring...