Bird of Paradise Garden Ideas

The Bird of Paradise is a very tropical looking perennial that will add a dramatic and exotic touch to any garden. This tropical plant is an excellent starting point for creating an interesting and beautiful landscape and with it as a focal point you can choose to go in one …

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How to Grow and Care for Treasure Flower

Gazania is a warm weather perennial with large compound flowers of bright yellow and orange tones. It is sometimes referred to as the African daisy because of its daisy-like flower heads, although other plants – particularly those in the genus Osteospermum – also use this name. With its vibrant color …

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Stunning DIY Vintage Garden Decorations & Ideas

Beautiful vintage garden decorations and ideas on how to convert and reuse old items and farm antiques into creative and unique outdoor decorations for your patio and backyard! If you love gardens as much as we do, why not make your time in the garden even more fun and joyful …

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How to Make Beautiful Christmas Cactus Bloom

Before delving into the details of the flowering of the Christmas cactus, it is necessary to understand the properties of this plant. Christmas cactus, also called Thanksgiving or holiday cactus. Although the Christmas cactus is classified as a “cactus,” it has very different care needs than its desert relatives. As …

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Weeping Begonia – Requirements & Needs

Weeping begonia didn’t survive the last winter freeze because I probably planted it in the wrong USDA zone. Typically, weeping begonia remains hardy in USDA zones 9-11, but thrives in colder regions in USDA zones 2-8. Additionally, you can plant weeping begonias as perennials in hot climates but as annuals …

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22 Beautiful Grow-In-Vase Indoor Plants

A flower or houseplant vase always suits your space. Of course, it’s a great way to grow plants indoors. But it can also serve as a home decor. You can place these plant “planters” on your desk, coffee table, nightstand, dining table and anywhere your plant will thrive. And here …

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Top Pallet Garden Ideas – Landscaping Design

Using an upcycled wooden pallet to create a garden is the ultimate eco-friendly way to reuse, reuse and recycle. Retailers use – and discard – millions of wooden pallets every year when moving goods from place to place. Pallets take up a lot of space in landfills. That’s unfortunate because …

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How To Get A Cactus To Bloom

Many of us have to bring cacti indoors for the winter to protect them from the cold. While this is necessary in many cold winter climates, by doing this we may be creating conditions where cacti will not flower. Too much water, too much heat, and too little bright light …

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How to care for your Hawaiian Palm

What is a Hawaiian palm? The fabulous Hawaiian palm is a beautiful sight in the garden or living room, creating a tropical ambience with its magnificent green leaves and exotic appearance. The plant also produces exquisite long yellow flowers in October – making it a beautiful addition to your home …

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How to Grow and Care for Passionflower

Passionflowers come in many varieties. While most passionflowers are climbing or prostrate vines, there are some that are classified as shrubs, annuals, perennials and trees. The best place to plant a passionflower is in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny spot, protected by a wall or trellis. Most, but …

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