Flowers that start with D are not hard to come by, and you could find almost any color and growth habit available when looking at all the diverse plant specimens that fall into that category. Oftentimes we can be overwhelmed when thinking about what to plant for the year, so …
It seems that every year we are running out of room for gardens, yet we always find a way to adapt and implement more plants into our lives. An abundance of gorgeous ornamentals happen to be flowers that start with C, and you may find yourself imagining these plants in …
Bringing Tradition To Your Gardens The concept of Japanese gardens has been thoroughly developed throughout the past centuries and the principal garden ideas are Karesansui, Tsukiyama, and Chaniwa. Japanese gardens are very symbolistic and thematic and Japanese garden plants are a main way of incorporating important ideas. These gardens carry …
Keeping plants outside and in the home provides numerous health benefits for all parts of the body. Especially with the coronavirus, people’s asthma conditions may have worsened by staying indoors and being exposed to indoor air pollutants for long spans of time. If you would like to enjoy your home …
If you’re looking for a flowering shrub to improve your landscape, consider using viburnum. There are several viburnum varieties to choose from, and although they’re tropical plants, they can adapt to several climates. Viburnums are large shrubs, but when grown in the right conditions and given proper pruning and care, …
Succulents are addicting to collect. They’re usually small and inexpensive, which means it’s easy to fill up your home with them. Once you run out of surfaces to display them on, you have no choice but to find new places. That’s where hanging baskets come in. Fortunately, there are several …
As you grow your indoor or outdoor plant collection, you may be searching for something out of the ordinary. In that case, a red leaf plant could be that special plant you may be wanting in your life! A red-leafed plant contains a pigment called anthocyanin which contributes to its …
When someone wants to dive into the wonderful world of plants, they’re told to get a snake plant because they’re deemed “impossible” to kill off. That’s not completely true, but they are easy to care for compared to other types of plants. They would prefer you to forget watering them …
Lavender is a popular plant to grow. It adds pops of purple that brighten up any garden and offers a sweet scent that you’re sure to enjoy. Many gardeners enjoy harvesting the flowers to use them in cooking or in tea. They also liven up floral arrangements. Lavender isn’t just …
The laurel plant family consists of trees and shrubs that grow beautiful flowers or berries. They’re a versatile family of plants that can be pruned and shaped into a privacy hedge or can be allowed to grow freely into a large tree. Laurels come in many colors and sizes, and …
Were you told that aloe vera is next to indestructible, and it’s a great plant to start out with? Are you now looking at a brown aloe vera plant through teary eyes? It’s okay – it happens to all of us. If you’re prone to watering frequently or you lack …
Ivy is a beautiful addition to any home, whether it’s inside or outside and with so many different types of ivy, there’s an option suitable for everyone’s tastes. Many people use ivy outdoors as a groundcover instead of using grass, or they allow it to grow up the side of …
