Orchids

May 31, 2008 by Tan  
Filed under Orchids

The orchid family is one of the largest family of flowers in the world with 20,000 - 30,000 different varieties all over the world, the largest & most popular orchids come from asia. Orchid leaves can come in a wide variety of colours with some reaching upto 3metres in length alternatively they can be very small. Orchid’s have six petals & are very fragrant this is to cause pollination by insects or sometimes animals.

Rose bush

May 13, 2008 by Tan  
Filed under Roses

A rose is a summer flowering shrub, it lets us know when the hot days have come. You can use roses in many different ways from flower beds to training them to grow up arches. There are many varieties of rose these come in different shapes and sizes & colours your best bet is to get a catalog from a nursery and choose  the one that would best suit your garden.

Tullips

May 13, 2008 by Tan  
Filed under Tullips

The Tulip is another plant we associate with spring and the end of winter. These colourful bulb plants are usually very vibrant. With a wide range of colours Tulips are common choice for displays & public places such as weddings.

Daffodils

May 13, 2008 by Tan  
Filed under Daffodils

The blooming of daffodils means spring time is in the air. These simple and common flowers are beautiful and will brighten up your room. Daffodils are easy to grow and they come in many shapes and colours, They require little maintenance and can grow almost anywhere. Daffodils should be planted from August to November (the earlier the better).