The heart shape symbol is originated from an ancient plant known as Silphium (a species of fennel), predominantly found in the Northern area of Africa. It is a plant that is used as a spice and for herbal functions. However, the form has taken off and is seen repeatedly in nature in leaves and flower …
If you are looking for a gorgeous plant that is easy to care for, can survive long humid summers, and is drought tolerant, then look no further than blue plumbago plant. Plumbago plant is an excellent plant for landscape design as a sprawling shrub with branches that look like vines. It also has few pests …
Do you get excited by the thought of growing your own food from the comforts of your home? If yes, then this article is for you. Today, we’ll be showing you how to grow portobello mushrooms from store bought, and from stems at home. But first, what is Portobello mushrooms? Portabello mushrooms (also known as …
Bottle brush trees (Callistemon) are evergreen shrubs and fast-growing plants with colorful flowers that are carried in dense spikes or in round clusters that consist mainly of long stamens that are bristle-like. Its bristle-like stamens are responsible for its name ‘bottle brush.’ Learning how to grow and care for bottle brush tree is a skill …
Have you ever asked yourself why some trees lose their leaves throughout the grievously frigid months, whereas others seem to retain theirs? Well, that is because there are two types of trees: Deciduous trees and coniferous trees. And knowing the differences will help you not only appreciate your natural surroundings but also make an informed …
What is the best zero turn mower for hilly terrains? Well, there are a lot of them, which we’re going to show you in this post. First of all, if you have a lawn or garden located in hilly terrain, some chances are that leveling the grasses may pose a difficulty. While some gardeners may …
The turnip green is a vegetable plant mostly grown for its infamous green leaf and bulbous white root. This vegetable is a constant additive in salads for many households, mainly because of its nutritional values and high vitamin content such as vitamins A, K, C, calcium, and folate. Turnips are great for any garden, and …
Every gardener or farmer knows the importance of fertilizers. They are essential if the plants in the gardens and farm are going to perform well. Fertilizers serve to supply the plants with necessary nutrients for survival and growth. There are different fertilizers suitable for different plants. But what is the best fertilizer for geraniums? Well, …
Behind every beautiful and well-kept garden is a lot of work put into regular pruning and trimming. But how can you engage in pruning without the right tools? Luckily, you do not have to use crude pruning tools or corded hedge trimmers that get in the way of easy maneuverability – thanks to the emergence …
Brussel sprouts are members of the cabbage family. Gardeners plant them for their edible buds. They are leafy vegetables, and they resemble small cabbages. The vegetable originated from Brussels in Belgium and got the name ‘Brussels’ there. The Brussel sprouts come in many colors. There are purple colors, and there are red colors. The Brussel …
It is absolutely normal for the leaves of your trees to turn brown and even fall off, especially when you live in a part of the world that has fall or autumn as one of its seasons. Many people even anticipate the season because of how beautifully the fallen leaves adorn the earth. But leaves …
We know how hard we work to get our garden to flourish, how we input energy, time, and money to make it work. It is quite disheartening when we show up in our gardens one day and see something wrong with our plants. A worse heartbreak, I’ll wait. Some challenges our plants face are rarely …
Most times, citronella grass has been referred to as lemongrass. It is almost impossible to tell the differences between them without prior knowledge because both lemongrass and citronella grass are closely related. Both kinds of grass look and smell very similar, but a closer view of each of them shows that lemongrass is all green, …
Sweet potato is a close relative of potato and shares striking semblance with yams. It is usually challenging to tell sweet potatoes apart from yams. In some parts of North America, sweet potatoes are referred to as ‘yams’ even though they are genetically different. Sweet potatoes occur in a variety of colors, which range from …
Although the thought of cutting your beautiful garden plants may be heart wrecking, many plants like shrubs, perennials, and trees benefit from cutting. The best time to cut these plants is during the winter months, while they are inactive. Routine pruning in winter encourages vigorous plants with new growth, blooming flowers, healthier foliage, and immunity …