If you love the floriferous, informal charm of an English garden you may instantly visualize a haze of perfumed roses, floral spires and soft leafy ground cover. But if your yard is prone to hot spells and little rain, achieving this look can be tricky. The secret to success lies in a little forward planning; … Read more
Plants have been observed to interact with their environment in ways that one scientist has claimed prove they are conscious. Paco Calvo, a professor at the University of Murcia in Spain, has been researching plant intelligence and problem solving for years, discovering that the mimosa seems to ‘learn from experience’ when it stops folding. “In … Read more
The bathroom is a quiet place – it’s where we go to wash away the day and, hopefully, relax. And with the help of some leafy and aromatic plants that make a home smell good, we can transform our bathroom into a more relaxing space. One we want to stay longer. Tropical plants will do … Read more