Pumpkins are a popular fall crop that find their way into foods such as soup, pie, and other desserts as well as decorations. What many people don’t realize is that the flowers of the pumpkin plant are useful as well and can also be used in edible dishes for your holiday meals. Pumpkin flowers serve […]
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Hollyhock flowers are a popular flower in many garden beds and landscaping. The beautiful round heads of the flowers come in many different color varieties and will tower above the rest of your flowers. These beautiful, tall-blooming flowers have an old history they’ve been around for a very long time! Many hollyhock plants have been
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If you’re like many people, you probably love having deer in your yard. They walk around looking elegant and majestic – sometimes they play or eat corn that you end up throwing out into the yard. If you get lucky, you can sometimes see some baby fawns! Deer are fun to see in your yard,
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The lupine is a type of flowering legume that can be grown all over the world. Lupines grow in tall spires with several different colors, and there are hundreds of variations of lupines that you can find in your garden and backyard. Chances are you’ve probably seen them countless times, but have you ever thought
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If you’re looking to plant a succulent shrub that will stand out against the rest, the euphorbia lactea may be a good option as long as you live in a warm enough climate. The euphorbia lactea is a tropical plant that looks like a cactus, creating a neat landscaping effect around your home. This plant can
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Osmanthus (commonly known as Fragrant Tea Olive, sweet olive, sweet osmanthus or devilwood) is a group of flowering plants in the Oleaceae family that is native to eastern Asia. It has small leaves (usually a cream-colored white or orange, though this can vary) that have four petals and are held in stalked clusters. The plant
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With a long history of use in herbal medicine, osmanthus is a plant that is still commonly used for flavoring and in perfumery. This is a plant with powerful essential oil as well as the ability to decorate your backyard garden. If you’re not growing osmanthus yet, it’s a large shrub you’ve got to consider.
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In many places, Star of Bethlehem or snake flower (scientifically known as Ornithogalum) is considered invasive, as it rapidly overtakes flower beds. However, as long as you keep it properly contained, there are plenty of reasons to cultivate it in your garden. In fact, it can be almost impossible to get rid of the Star
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A winter bulb in the lily family, Star of Bethlehem is native to the Mediterranean and is a plant with gorgeous foliage. Not only does it serve as a wonderful companion plant for many other plants, but it also has some significant symbolism behind its blooms. Here’s what you need to know about Star of
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The rhaphidophora tetrasperma is a plant that is growing in popularity. Often mistaken for a miniature monstera plant, many refer to it as a mini monstera, mini split-leaf, or a Ginny philodendron—although it is not related to any of these varieties. This plant looks a bit like the bigger Monstera deliciosa or Split Leaf Philodendron,
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