Abelia is a genus of about 30 species in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to eastern Asia and Mexico. The genus was named by Charles Plumier, a French botanist, after Dr. Clarke Abel (1780–1826), physician and botanist to the British embassy in China during the early 19th century. Abelias are evergreen or deciduous shrubs with opposite, … Read more
Acoma crape myrtle is a beautiful, low-maintenance shrub that blooms profusely in summer. It’s perfect for foundation plantings, hedges, and mass plantings. With its glossy green leaves and showy flowers, it’s no wonder this plant is so popular! How to Grow and Care for Acoma Crape Myrtle Here are a few tips on how to … Read more
Queen Anne’s Lace Plant is a beautiful flower that blooms in white, but has a striking blue inside. Here are some fun facts about Queen Anne’s Lace Plants. The scientific name of the Queen Anne’s Lace plant is Daucus carota. It can be planted in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9a although it might not … Read more
Woodworkers and How to Identify the 12 Oaks Commonly Found in Together With their Characteristics, Uses and Benefits An oak is any tree belonging to the genus Quercus, of which about 600 species exist on earth. The common name “oak” may also appear as “white oak”, for example, as in white oak furniture or white … Read more
Houseplants can add an extra bit of decoration to your home. They are known for sprucing up corners, adding colour and breaking up that empty wall space in the living room or family room. Houseplants also act as natural air purifiers because they absorb harmful chemicals like formaldehyde from paint, cleaning products and other common … Read more
The canna lily is a rhizomatous perennial from South America with tropical-like leaves and big blooms that resemble those of iris. Canna lilies are low-maintenance and easy to grow, and their flowers as well as foliage provide long-lasting color in the landscape. They are considered tender perennials, but it is possible to grow them as … Read more
Staghorn ferns have an otherworldly appearance. The plants feature two types of leaves, one of which is reminiscent of the horns of a huge herbivore. These plants are epiphytes, which means they grow on other plants rather than in the ground. The wide, flat leaves provide a home for smaller plants to get their foothold … Read more
Sunflower seeds are an amazing food that can be grown by anyone, anywhere. Even if you don’t have a yard or garden, you can grow sunflowers indoors on a sunny window sill. Growing your own sunflowers is one of the simplest ways to start preparing for water shortages, economic collapse and other local disasters. Sunflowers … Read more
Sunflowers are easy to grow from seeds because they adapt well with high temperature or heat loving plants. Here are the simple steps for planting sunflower seeds indoors : Sunflower has big root ball that is why it not advisable to transfer them using pot with other plants. It is better to grow them using … Read more
Snake plant, Sansevieria trifasciata , is so common that you probably have one growing somewhere in your home or office. If you don’t, probably someone you know does. This evergreen perennial of tropical origin has dark-green strap leaves and seems to be on everybody’s list of “easy care” plants. Snake Plant Information Native to tropical … Read more
