Getting To Know The Rhododendron: 5 Practical Tips On Growing Rhododendron
Rhododendron
When it comes to getting the right rhododendron in the right place in your garden, there is an excellent rule of thumb I use.
Large leaf varieties enjoy the shade and cope with low levels of...
Poison Ivy and Toxic Oak: 5 Questions To Ask Your Doctor
Poison Ivy and Toxic Oak
Explanation
Poison ivy and toxic oak are plants that induce an allergic skin backlash in most exposed individuals.
Demographics
About 85% of the community is hypersensitive to the urushiol oil discovered in poison...
Strawberry Begonia Info Plus 1 Delicious Recipe
Strawberry Begonia
Despite its common names, strawberry begonia (Saxifraga stolonifera) is neither a strawberry, a begonia, nor a geranium. It represents the Saxifrage family and has relatives such as Astilbe, foamflowers (Tiarella), and alumroot...
Euphorbia Plant: 8 Amazing Euphorbia Plants For Borders
Euphorbia Plant
Euphorbias are guaranteed to add zest to borders and pots with their brilliant blooms in 1 shade of lime-green, yellow, and orange appearing in spring.
Many also have evergreen leaves offering unique structure all...
Mirabelle Plums Planting Instructions
Mirabelle Plums
Growing exciting and unique plants is one of the most exciting aspects of starting and maintaining a home garden. Heirloom vegetables, nut trees, and fruits are beautiful additions for those looking to increase...
Monkey Grass: Creating A Monster Using Monkey Grass
Monkey Grass Monster
There could be a monster in your garden: King Kong of the garden. If you're monkeying around with monkey grass, be careful.
About 12 different plant species in North America are all related...
Sago Palm: Making Sure A Sago Palm Will Thrive
Sago palms, members of the Cycadaceae family that dates to the Mesozoic Era, are considered living fossils. Scientists think they developed from seed ferns millions of years ago.
Their common name implies they are a...
5 Magnificent Magnolia Trees You Should Own
Magnificent Magnolias
There can be no doubt that when it comes to flowering trees that also have fragrance, the magnolia trees tops the list.
With its creamy white flowers and a fragrance reminiscent of citrus, magnolia...
Rubber Tree Plants: Ficus Elastica Melany Care Tips
Rubber Tree
Whether as a result of or despite Frank Sinatra's song, a rubber tree plant can be found in almost every home.
The botanical name for Rubber Tree Plants is "Ficus Elastica Melany" which...
How Long Does It Take For A Tree To Grow
Growing Tree in Space
How long does it take for a tree to grow in Space?
It's difficult to answer because scientists have grown spruce seedlings on the International Space Station, but they haven't grown...