Add These Gorgeous New Dahlias to Your Summer Garden
Looking to elevate your summer garden with vibrant colour and breathtaking blooms? Dahlias are a fantastic choice! With their wide range of sizes, shapes, and colours, from delicate pastels to bold, fiery hues, there's a dahlia for every garden style. These low-maintenance flowers thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them perfect for borders, flower beds, or containers. Plus,
All About Garlic: How to Plant, Grow and Care for Garlic!
Garlic, with its health benefits, rich flavour and culinary versatility, is a staple in kitchens worldwide. While garlic is readily available at grocery stores, there's something deeply satisfying about planting, growing and harvesting garlic from your garden or patio. Growing your own garlic allows you to experience the rewarding process of nurturing a plant from planting to harvest. Then you
3 Delicious Recipes for Summer Fruit from Your Garden
Strawberry Nothing says summer like a gorgeous fruit crisp. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this dessert is a crowd-pleasing favourite! And perhaps for this reason alone, our family has plenty of strawberry plants in our garden. One of our favourite varieties to grow is Eversweet. This variety has lots of large berries with a lovely, sweet flavour. Make
All The Juicy Info You Need To Know About Sweet Strawberries
Strawberries are more than just a tasty summer treat; they are a fascinating fruit with a rich history. There is a range of varieties that each offer unique flavours and characteristics. From the traditional garden strawberries we all know and love to heirloom and hybrid varieties that surprise us with their diverse tastes and appearances, there is a lot to
How to Cultivate the Perfect Mother’s Day: Gardening Gifts Edition!
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to celebrate the women in our lives who have nurtured and cared for us. At Florissa, we have put together a guide of excellent gifts and fun ideas to honour the moms who love to garden, have a green thumb or an appreciation for plants! If you’re stuck for an
Top 7 – Plant for a Bounty of Berries and Tasty Veggies!
As the vibrant colours of spring begin to emerge and the days grow longer, there's no better time to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty in the garden. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting. The prospect of growing your own fruits and vegetables is not only practical but also incredibly fulfilling. With the promise of
All About Iris: Everything You Wanted to Know, and More!
From the majestic Iris germanica to the delicate Iris ensata, the diversity of irises never fails to inspire awe and admiration. Whether gracing a garden border, pondside, or floral bouquet, irises captivate us with their beauty and grace. Known for their striking blooms and elegant structure, irises are cherished by gardeners, flower enthusiasts, and florists. For those who share their
Sensory Gardens: The Best Plants to Engage the Senses
A garden is a pleasurable mixture of colours, scents, textures, and sounds that together create an environment for relaxation and introspection. From the rustling whispers of ornamental grasses to the soothing mix of fragrant blooms, a sensory garden is a sanctuary for relaxation and stress relief. In our bustling urban landscapes, finding solace in nature can feel like a distant
8 Magenta Plants for Your Garden
Long live magenta! Every year Pantone comes out with a Colour of the Year. This year, the colour is Viva Magenta. This vibrant yet deep magenta pink can be found in so many different plant families. So why not try out magenta plants in your garden? With lilies, hemerocallis, astilbe, dahlias and more available in magenta hues, you’ll be able
Scented Garden Plants: How to Create a Fragrant Garden
A garden filled with fragrant flowers is a relaxing and alluring place to be. Your senses are brought alive and the aromas remind you of special moments, they invigorate your soul and lift your spirits. With the mindful addition of scented perennials and bulbs, your garden becomes a haven of fresh, sweet, spicy, and tantalizing aromas. Check out our favourite