Have you ever had a succulent that dies right after blooming? There is no reason to be sad and blame yourself. Your plant might be monocarpic. Read on to find out more about these types of succulents. What Are Monocarpic Succulents? For any succulent grower, a blooming plant is one of the most exciting things […]
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Gardenias are known internationally for their sweet fragrance and beautiful waxy petals. This evergreen flower has a very shiny dark green foliage. As a result, they sure catch everyone’s attention, as they are a very popular ornamental shrub. Even though this flower is relatively easy to grow, they do require gardeners to follow certain steps
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Many gardeners love rose campion plants as their flowers brighten up any space. This flower’s blooms can be pale pink, white, or magenta but the combination of their dark soft foliage and petals is what makes them so beautiful. Rose champion (scientifically known as Silene coronaria) is native to the Middle East, Europe, and the
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Squirrels are some of the most clever critters you will encounter in your garden, which makes keeping your flowers safe all the more difficult. These furry scavengers will get into almost anything, and they are everywhere. Not only can they harm flower beds, but they are often the culprits of missing bird feed, missing vegetables
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Growing a garden can be a fun and rewarding pastime that just about anyone can dig! Growing your own flowers and food can bring beauty to your yard, and it can even be exciting to watch the animals and pollinators that your garden attracts. However, depending on where you live, the act of growing a
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The Waxflower plant is known for being a great starter plant for beginner gardeners. This blooming shrub belongs to the Myrtle family of plants and it’s so hardy that it prefers to be left alone to thrive. The Chamelaucium uncinatum, as it is scientifically known (its name means “hooked”) flowers throughout the winter and spring.
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Although there are certainly many plants out there that prefer to be grown in shady conditions, the fact of the matter is that most of your options for your garden will be full sun flowering plants. Flowers for full sun are easy to find—in most cases, plants need at least six to eight hours of
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When it comes to cacti, the stereotypical plump, ribbed, and spiny desert plants like the Ferocactus and Mammillaria come into mind that the thought of them growing on trees is quite bizarre. However, there are types of cactus which not just grow on other plants but also look bushier and require less sunlight than most
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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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What is a Chenille Plant? Echeveria pulvinata or Chenille plant is a charming succulent from Oaxaca, Mexico. The name Echeveria is given to the plant in honor of the botanical illustrator Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy, while the species name ‘pulvinata’ means cushion-like, referring to the dense silvery-white hairs that cover its leaves and stems. This
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