Paperwhites are worth having in your home for their beauty and interest during the holidays when most other flowering plants are not available. They are a type of narcissus, typically known for...
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Tulips are beautiful and one of the most popular flowers in the world. The Dutch were the first people to cultivate tulips back in the 1500s. They brought tulips from Constantinople, a Turkish...
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A tree rose or standard rose is created by grafting a long stem onto a hardy rootstock and then grafting a rose bush on top of the stem. Any type of rose can be used but David Austin hybrid and Old...
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Birds are important for our environment and the ecosystem. They are vital for the pollination of plants and trees, which in turn, helps produce oxygen. They also keep other insects from destroying...
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Perennial plants in the garden can offer birds food and shelter. Birds can eat the berries and seeds of the plants and use them as a place to nest, which provides protection from predators. The...
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With fall’s arrival, it is time to make some changes to the care of houseplants. Transitioning your houseplant care from summer to fall is not a difficult process. With the right preparation,...
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There are many factors that affect the life of a houseplant. These include the type of plant, exposure to direct sunlight, watering frequency, type of pot used, and the environment it lives in....
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The red twig dogwood is a deciduous shrub that is native to the eastern United States. It has been used in landscaping and as a border plant for decades. This plant is grown for its year-round...
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