What is moss? It is a low-growing, flowerless plant without roots. Mosses typically grow in wetlands, rainforests, and generally in any location where dampness or moisture is sufficient. They also thrive well in shaded areas and spread through spores (like ferns). There are more than 10,000 species of moss and again, like ferns, they are…
Hay and straw are commonly confused especially when both are dried and baled. We will cover some of the fundamental differences of straw and hay particularly their uses, where they come from, and their role in the garden. If this is something that you have been wondering for long, we got all the answers for…
From deep and personal symbolism to cultural and religious reflections, butterflies may be one of the most symbolic species in the world. In many respects, the metamorphosis a butterfly goes through has become the ultimate manifestation of transformation in all aspects of life. It is the symbol of new beginnings, resilience, endurance, and change. In…
Pine trees are known as decorative ornamentals thriving in cold to subtropical climates. It is used in winter landscapes for Christmas trees. Most have edible pine nuts and are significant in many cultures not only because it is very old but because since then, it has been a constant source of timber and lumber. In…
A luscious lawn is a beautiful accessory that can bring out the best in your home. There is nothing better than going out to your lawn on a hot summer afternoon to have fun with family and friends. However, installing and maintaining a lawn by yourself is hard work. You might over or underwater your…
Many prescriptions today are derived from plants that have been cultivated for centuries because of the medicine they contain. Choosing plants for a garden can be a matter of asthetics, for consuming as food, or for their healing properties. History of Medicinal Wild Plants Long before modern medicine, early settlers relied on nature and its…
The black rose plant, while beautiful in its own right, isn’t actually a rose at all – but rather a succulent, evergreen perennial. As a native of the Canary Islands, the Black Rose plant (A.arboretum ‘Zwartkop’) prefers an area that receives full sun and well-drained soil. This showy succulent needs a moderate amount of water while…
Orchids are very familiar houseplants. They can be hanged in baskets or they could be potted as houseplants. Orchids are native to forests and generally the wild. Because of this, they are known survivors. However, because they have been cultivated through the years and were crossbred with other types, they have grown sporadically diverse in…
Rhododendrons are grown in many North American and European gardens; however, the rhododendron species originated from the East, brought to Europe by plant explorers. The rhododendron species belong to the Ericaceae plant family; rhododendrons are botanically related to azaleas, blueberries, heathers and mountain laurels. The name rhododendron is derived from the Greek word rhodos (meaning rose) and dendron (meaning tree). There…
There are thousands of different tree species in the world, but they can be categorized into several types. Here are the types of trees and their distinctive features. Category of trees 1. Coniferous trees In common terms, this category would refer to evergreens. This means that the foliage of these types of trees will remain…
We all know daisies from our childhoods. One way or another, we have used the proverbial flower ‘he loves me, he loves me not.’ But moving past that, daisies are popular houseplants not only as ground covers but also as indoor plants. It is also one of the most cultivated flowers around the world with…
With lockdown easing and talk of returning to the office beginning, many of us might be wondering if it will be possible to work from home more regularly. Or perhaps you are hoping to start a business of your own once lockdown is over, and you need a more permanent space than the gap on…
Within the three groups of clematis there are a huge variety of flowers, colors and habitats which can be used for a wide range of gardening purposes. Types of Clematis Types of clematis are commonly divided into three groups, these being the early flowering clematis varieties which can flower from late winter through to spring…
Maianthemum species have heart shaped leaves and edible berries. They are a shade-loving spring flower for the water garden. In early spring, tiny shoots lie dormant underneath the forest floor. As spring goes on, in shady areas near streams and wetlands, plants begin to emerge and uncurl into heart-shaped leaves. This beautiful, shade-loving groundcover is…
Rain lilies, often overlooked but easy to grow, are showy, trouble-free and cheap enough to buy by the dozens-in short, the rain lily is easy to love. Zephyranthes sp. or rain lilies, as they are more commonly known because of their tendency to burst into bloom after a rain, are a delight. A clump-forming perennial,…
Specifics on and care for the red mulberry tree, along with several recipe links and a recipe for pie made with sour cherries and ripe mulberries. Despite the popularity of the young children’s rhyme, mulberries do not, in fact, grow on bushes. Mulberry trees come in the species white mulberry, black mulberry, and American or…
Daffodils are known as the bringers of spring because when they start to bloom, it means that spring has come. It is a cheery flower that will work best as border and accent flowers in the garden. It is also a beautiful flower cut and an easy to grow container plant. But like other flower…
It is a cliché that you will smell the lily of the valley before you could find it because this one is a highly scented perennial. Aside from its beautiful, delicate, white flowers that make beautiful stem cuts, it is also a popular perennial because it is easy to care for. Albeit its known toxicity,…
If the fancy to design your own landscape comes by but you are unsure of what to eliminate or add in your garden, an actual trial and error would be expensive and laborious. Visualizing it with a piece of paper before the actual landscape is what free landscape design software is all about. With virtual…
If you plan on hosting a huge party, chances are that there will be tons of pictures taken. Therefore, to make sure you give your guests the perfect selfie; it’s essential to make a good backdrop. A perfect picture will mean nothing if the background is shabby. And similarly; even a poorly taken picture can…