Rabbits play an important role in our ecosystem by keeping invasive weeds under control. Rabbits also help to fertilize flowers and vegetable plants, and let’s face it – they’re pretty cute. However, cute or not, you probably don’t want to see rabbits in your flower beds as they can do heavy amounts of damage in …
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For most flowers, heat and sun are essential to both vital growth and the blooming flowers, but all plants have their limits. For this reason, there are many flowers that cannot be grown in locations that have brutally hot summer months or those that do not receive much water. Thankfully, there are flowers that have …
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Some people may not realize that potato plants can flower and even produce fruit. We generally only think about the part of the plant we eat which comes from underground stems that produce tubers. These tubers are the potatoes that we know and love. So what use are the flowers if the edible food grows …
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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Lily of the valley is not only known for its beautiful pure white petals, but also because of its unforgettable strong scent. Hardy to zones 3 to 9 according to USDA, this elegant flower has bell-shaped petals that will appear from spring to fall. Even though its flowers are quite small, they will cluster together …
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Queen of the night is scientifically known as Epiphyllum oxypetalum. Colloquially, it is also referred to as the Dutchman’s pipe cactus. This plant is so easy to grow that it is the most cultivated species within its genus family of cacti. As its name suggests, this cactus only blooms during the night, if it decides …
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Chrysanthemums, also referred to as ‘’mums’’ or chrysanths, are usually the reason why most gardens and fields are filled with the jewel, warm-colored flowers that have different shapes and sizes for a couple of weeks each year during fall. These hardy perennial plants are great for beginning gardeners as they are relatively easy to plant …
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Lupine or lupin is a fast-growing plant that is easily found in North America. There are hundreds of different varieties related to this flower, although most of the multi-colored types are hybrid lupines. The most common colors are white, purple, blue, and yellow types of lupine flowers. This plant can be classified as annual and …
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Edelweiss is a native flower to the Alpine regions in Europe, North America, and the Asian continent. Depending on the climate, these flowers will grow easily, and they will catch everyone’s attention mainly due to their unique shape and petals. This plant is protected in several areas, as it is considered a short-lived perennial. This …
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Every summer, Cosmos flowers catch everybody’s attention mainly because of their astonishing colors, strong fragrance, and long stems. What’s more, cosmos are so easy to take care of, that even new gardeners will have thriving plants in no time! This flower will also attract pollinators to the garden, making it an essential plant in any …
