Blue Star Creeper Plant: Rich Lawn Solution
Blue Star Creeper
Although lush, green lawns are a tradition, many are choosing lawn alternatives. These options are more sustainable, require less water, and take less time than regular turf. Blue star creeper is a...
Bermuda Grass: How To Grow And Care
Bermuda Grass
If Bermuda grass does not sound tropical to you, I don’t know what else would. What is it doing in Kansas if it's tropical? That's a good question.
The answer is simple: Because it can. Northeastern Kansas...
Sphagnum Moss: 1 Essential Keystone Species
Sphagnum Moss
The many species of sphagnum moss belong to an ancient group of plants called the Bryophytes. This group lacks tubes to conduct water and reproduces by releasing simple cells called spores rather than...
Sycamore Tree: Esthetic Pleasure of Trees
Sycamore Tree
The sycamore tree is one of the most prominent trees at this time of the year. Because the magnificent bark is not as visible now, it can be seen from a distance.
The outline is...
4 Leaf Clover Mystery And History Explained
4 Leaf Clover
The 4 leaf clover...there is so much to say about this oddity of nature. While some people spend their entire lives searching for the lucky 4-leaf clover, others (like my children) can...
Lime Tree: Planting And 4 Easy Care Tips
Lemon Tree
Lime trees are great houseplants and decorations in the garden during warmer months. But how do you grow one?
The British lemon trees and other citrus plants don't have the ability to withstand extreme...
Plumeria Growing And Caring Tips
Plumerias are admired for their stunning, fragrant flowers and are often associated with tropical landscapes. Also known as frangipani, these plants offer vibrant blooms in various colors, making them a favorite for gardens worldwide....
Golden Euonymous Grow And 3 Essential Care Tips
Golden Euonymous
Golden euonymous shrubs, Euonymus japonicus ('Aureomarginatus'), can add color and texture to your garden. This evergreen has a forest-green color and is trimmed in bright yellow.
It's an excellent choice for accent plants or...
Dichondra Information And Growing Tips
Dichondra
Dichondra repens, or kidney weed, in an attractive and useful groundcover. It may be used as a lawn substitute, growing successfully in most climates. Dichondra is a small, prostrate, perennial herb that takes root at the nodes....
Holly Fern: Growing And General Information
Holly Fern
Holly fern is a handsome, cold-hardy plant that deserves more use in Central Florida landscapes. This Asian fern (Cyrtomium falcatum) grows up to 30 inches tall and 48 inches wide in the moderate-to-deep...