The Bromeliad Plant And It’s Pups!
What’s a bromeliad you’re wondering? Containing over 3,000 species, the Bromeliad family a.k.a the Bromeliaceae is highly popular amongst gardeners and flower enthusiasts due to the tropical vibe it...
View ArticleGrowing Fern Plants
First appearing over 300 million years ago and with over 20,000 species, these plants really are one of nature’s most vintage and versatile gifts. Ferns are widely known for their flowy ever green...
View ArticleThe Chilli Plant, Bringing Spice To The Garden!
It’s a vegetable! It’s a fruit! It’s… a chilli pepper?! It’s not surprising as to why the classification of the chilli pepper is often confused due to it’s feature of looking like a vegetable when it...
View ArticleGrowing Wonderful Lily Bulbs!
Similar to alliums, lily bulbs grow into tall perennials that can grow up to several feet tall and make beautiful ornamental border plants. However, unlike alliums which are known for their popping...
View ArticleThe Beauty Of Lily Plants
Hey, what’s a “true lily”?! Lily plants are an extravagant species of plant that are often used as ornamentals in the home and garden. As far as their botanical classification goes, lilies are of the...
View ArticleWhy We Adore Hosta Plants
Here at plantingsmarts, we truly prize the shade-loving Hosta plant also sometimes referred to as Funkia or Plaintain lilies in the UK. Garden lovers and horticulture enthusiasts, if you’re looking...
View ArticleGuide On How To Plant Tomatoes At Home
Now we’re aware that there’s been a lot and currently still heated debate on the whether they’re vegetables or fruits, but we can all agree that tomatoes are delicious and can make a great addition to...
View ArticleThe Lemongrass Plant And All Of It’s Benefits
The Benefits of Growing a Lemongrass Plant As the name suggests, lemongrass is in fact a grass with thin long leaves that has the nice aroma of fresh lemons. This plant is adorned and loved amongst...
View ArticleThe Ease and Benefits of Planting Asparagus
There is so much to love about asparagus from it’s succulent deliciousness to it’s longevity in the garden. Belonging to the Asparagacea family and being related to Yuccas and Hostas, this European...
View ArticleAll About Those Sharp Yucca Plants!
Belonging to the Asparagaceae family(the same as Hostas) and including over 40 species in it’s genus, this drought tolerant perennial is native to the deserts of Mexico and Southern America. The Yucca...
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