If you want a pot color that will apply to almost any garden, pick white, cream, light grey, or natural terra-cotta. These colors allow maximum reflection of sunlight, which is necessary to avoid overheating the roots, decreasing watering frequency, and…
A secret garden is not defined by high fences or thick hedges. It is a place that feels tucked away from everyday life, even if it's only a few steps from your back door. The best hiding places make you…
A secret garden begins long before someone reaches the flowers. It begins at the entrance. I've walked through plenty of beautiful gardens over the years,se and the ones that stay with me all have one thing in common. They make…
A secret garden isn't defined by rare flowers or expensive decorations. It's the feeling you get when you step inside and the outside world disappears for a while. I've visited dozens of gardens over the years, and the ones that…
You don't need a sprawling backyard to create a magical secret garden. A secret garden is not about size. It is about mystery. Some of the most enchanting gardens I've visited could fit inside a small patio, tiny courtyard, or…
A secret garden has a way of making the outside world disappear. Step through a vine covered arbor or follow a winding path, and suddenly the noise, the neighbors, and the day's worries seem miles away. Decorating a secret garden…
Imagine stepping into your backyard and feeling like you've entered your own world that's completely separate from the busy street, noisy neighbors, and endless to do lists. That's the magic of a secret garden. The best secret gardens aren't always…
Growing passionflower from seed takes patience, but the reward is a vigorous vine covered in stunning, exotic blooms. While the seeds can be slow to germinate, using the right techniques can greatly improve your chances of success. In this guide,…
Passion flowers have a personality of their own. Give them a small trellis, and they'll try to take over your fence. Ignore them for a few weeks, and they'll weave themselves into every nearby shrub. If you've ever wondered how…
You planted a passionflower because you wanted those stunning blooms. Instead, your vine has decided its life's mission is to cover every fence, trellis, and nearby shrub with endless green leaves. This is frustrating, right? I've seen passionflowers climb 20…