Lilies are one of the most delicate flowers to gaze on. They have a certain charisma, making them a favorite container flower in gardens, for stem cuts in vases and in flower arrangements for all occasions. Lilies are also one of the most symbolic flowers in many cultures in the world especially in Europe and…
From flowering climbers and shrub roses to ground cover and patio plants, the different types of roses come in a wonderful variety of shapes and colors. A Brief History of Roses Fossilised roses have been found around the world, proving the existence of this flower in pre-historic times. Petrified rose wreaths were discovered in the…
Since the dawn of civilization, the lily was the representative of the feminine ideal. It was the sacred flower of the ancient Neolithic and Minoan goddess Dictynna, who lived atop Mount Dicta. Dicta is the root word of “dictate” and “edict,” and thus it is no surprise that Dictynna’s name meant “She Who Must Be…
For years, all I did was water my lilies and mulch so you can imagine my delight when I read from a well known Daylily gardener that water is the most important element that they need. He said that people touring his gardens wanted to know what he fertilized them with because he had so…
Throughout history, especially during the Victorian era, an almost secret language of flowers has been used to convey messages. Many cultures around the world have used plants and flowers as symbols; they represented gods, spirits, important landmarks in life, religious occasions, and so on. During the years leading up to the Victorian era, they took…
With all the time in our hands right now, most of us are turning to plants to keep our mental health in check. One of the recent planting trends right now would be growing cactus and succulents because they are easy to grow, they require minimum care requirements and with much attention and patience, they…
With all the recent trends in architecture right now, it will be hard to keep up especially if you do not have the slightest clue of how each structure works, what they are composed of and the respective functions of these parts. I mean, would it be nice to specifically know which part needs maintenance…
Drought resistant and sun loving, prickly pear cactus make an excellent addition to a desert xeriscape garden. They are also easy to propagate from as little as one pad. The prickly pear cactus is an excellent addition to a desert xeriscape garden, adding a southwestern flair to any home. A prickly pear cactus is easy…
Four selections of trees that work well in USDA hardiness zone 8 that are all drought-tolerant and fast-growing. Water-wise gardens need good hardy drought-tolerant plants, shrubs and trees. These can assure that the garden can survive well between rains and supplemental watering is kept to a minimum. For getting a mature garden quickly, try fast growing…
Caterpillars of tiger moths eat poisonous plants. As adults, they make sounds that inform bats they are poisonous and not to eat them. Tiger moths are in the Arctiid branch of the noctuid moth family., In these moths, the caterpillars are often adapted to feed on plants containing cardiac glycosides that are poisonous to other…
Adult male tiger moths feed on toxic plants before mating and transfer the toxins to females while mating. The toxins protect the female and her eggs. The caterpillars of many species of butterflies and moths feed on poisonous plants and store the plant toxins in their own tissues, When the caterpillars metamorphose to their adult…
Waffle Plants are colorful, happy in most home environments and only a little bit fussy. Learn how to care for this beautiful plant! The Waffle Plant (Hemigraphis alternata) is a climbing plant native to Indonesia and New Guinea. It gets its name from its puckered leaves which range from a deep green to a metallic…
If you want to make a bold statement be it for your outdoor garden or your indoor aesthetics, palm trees are always a good choice to start from. Contrary to what most of us ordinarily know, these tropical trees come in many shapes and hues and colors. In this article, we will focus on the…
At some point, you will wonder what other flowers are there that start with M other than the famous magnolias and marigolds. And since there is no moratorium for the planting season, here are some M flowers that you could pick. Read also: 151+ Flowers that start with C 73+ flowers that start with ‘P’ …
You want to make a study room for your kids? It’s not tough or complicated. So, long the room is well-maintained and filled with productive stuff, it should be great for studying. There are few essentials that should find their way to any study room. We think these 10 things would make any study room…
There comes a point in every student’s life when procrastination reaches a critical level and there’s no other way than to lock yourself up and start absorbing all those pilled up lessons you need to learn for your exam. If you’re about to spend a few days with nothing but your books and papers for…
We know the petunia, the peony and the poppy but there are more flowers that start with P than you can imagine. If by any chance you have a growing fascination with ordering flowers based on their initials, this post will give you the ultimate P flower list so read on. 73+ Flowers That Start…
There are millions of flowers around but have you ever wondered what flowers start with the letter C? You would be surprised that there are more than a handful especially if you are only acquainted with just the most common ten. There is a whole flower universe reserved for those that start with C and…
We could all agree that melons are the ultimate summer fruit and that we can not just get enough of it during the melon season. It is everything that we want and more; it is juicy, fleshy and hard packed with a lot of dietary and health benefits. It is rich in fiber, antioxidants, Vitamin…
The summer season can be a lot of fun for many reasons. You get long and sunny days, spending time at the beaches, and having a lot of fun. Not to mention the festivals and 4th of July parties. But this season is also well known for bringing mosquitoes. Although they start showing up mid-April,…
According to the National Gardening Association, in 2013, around 42 million households in the United States grew their own food. Although it might seem that people are increasingly used to the convenience of mobile apps that allow us to order food via the internet, statistics show a different story. The number of Americans who grow…
