Aromatic, colorful, and easy to care for; this is the lavender flower, one of the most popular plants, both for its durability and for the incredible aroma that spreads in the house or garden. By growing lavender, we can also take advantage of its flowers in different ways such as making homemade cosmetics, candles, air …
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Creeping Charlie sounds like a possible case of a stalker neighbor across the street. But that is not what we are talking about. Creeping Charlie weed is a fast-spreading, weedy vine with round, scalloped leaves, and small, light blue flowers. This weed also goes by several other names including “ground ivy”, “alehoof”, “gill-over-the-ground”, “catfoot”, “lawn …
Native to South Africa, East Asia, and Madagascar, the polka dot plant can grow up to 3 ft tall and wide. This evergreen shrub is widely known for its green leaves marked with white or pink spots, depending on the variety. When grown outside, the polka dot plant is a perennial, and it becomes woody …
Dracaenas have become very popular due to easy cultivation and care as well as striking ornamental leaves. But recently corn plants have attracted even more attention for an important reason: they can purify the air indoors and improve the environment. Originally from Tropical Africa, dracaena is a resistant and very decorative plant with attractive features. …
Not over-watering, not under-watering, providing the right humidity, watching for harsh sunlight, protecting from cold breezes, fertilizing with the right amount at the right time, potting and re-potting, trimming, cleaning, the list goes on! The fact is that good house plants require good care. However, you do not have to go for species that even …
Monstera deliciosa was a very popular houseplant during the 1960s and 1970s, and now that the urban jungle trend is popular, it is back. The monstera plant leaves have the power to infuse the jungle air to any corner and goes well with any decoration style. It is also a resistant and undemanding plant, suitable …
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The Japanese maple tree has been used as an ornamental plant since it was exported in the 19th century from Japan. Currently, you can find it in various parts of the world, not only in Asia, but also in Europe, America, and Australia. In fact, the Japanese maple is one of the most demanded plants …
A cabbage worm is a common pest for common vegetables that we enjoy including the cabbage family. This pest can damage your crop, but if you know how to identify them, get rid of them, and prevent cabbage worms in the future, there is no need to panic. Before discussing how to get rid of …
A pink magnolia tree is one of the most gorgeous species that nature has to offer. However, one can say the same thing about other types of magnolia trees as well. Ranging from large trees to more compact shrubs, slow growers to the ones that mature more quickly, evergreen to deciduous, a magnolia tree in …
Hyacinth flower (Hyacinthus orientalis) was originally light blue or violet, but now it adorns indoors and outdoors in a wide variety of pastel colors. Similar to flowers like daffodils, hyacinth flowers bloom in early spring and rest until next spring. This beautiful flower is very fragrant and because it is associated with spring, it always …
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