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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 cabbage worms using natural or chemical methods, let us take a closer look at these unwelcomed creatures.   What Is Cabbage Worm? The cabbage worm’s scientific name is Ascia monuste, but it is also known b...

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 bloom creates an impressive focal point blessed with (often) fragrant flowers. Whether you are looking forward to introducing a pink magnolia tree to your garden or thinking about adding other...

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 gives a special, fresh feeling to the environment. Hyacinth care is not very difficult, but since it is a delicate flower, it is better to be attentive whi...

The old lady cactus is one of the most charming types of hairy cactus. With lovely flowers and silvery hair, the old lady cactus is a must-have for both succulent aficionados and beginner gardeners. Some people like to buy it plant because of its incredible tolerance, and others are interested in the precious old lady cactus flower. If you are looking for some information about how to grow, maintain and reproduce old lady cactus, its related problems, etc. we have provided all the information...

False bird of paradise (Heliconia) is a colorful, exotic plant with small flowers. Native to tropical Central and South America and the southwest Pacific, the false bird of paradise is a species of perennial herb in the Heliconiaceae family. Due to its similarity to the bird of paradise flowers, the false bird of paradise is one of the most popular names for referring to this plant. It has other common names such as lobster-claws, toucan beak, and wild plantains as well.   False bird of...

Would you like to grow a fig tree indoor? Well, that may not be the best idea. While growing fig plant indoor, meaning Ficus carica or the edible fig, you cannot provide one of its most vital requirements properly; and that is light as the fig tree plant needs full sun in the summer. Although the fig tree goes into dormancy for the winter and does not need sunlight at all during this period, it loses its leaves in fall and becomes huge, gangly, and messy. Now, if you are still set about growing...