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While getting a cactus to flower is not the ultimate goal for most growers, seeing these spiky succulents bloom is still the icing on the cake. The wait can be long as some cacti species take dozens of years to mature, but getting your cactus to flower is a real …

Cacti can appear prickly and uninviting, but some of them have flowers that rival the brightest blooms of more traditional flowers. If you want a flower garden full of color and life, but live in a dry, hot climate that makes most plants difficult to grow, then you may have …

Planted in fall, hyacinths bloom in mid-spring, filling the garden with a burst of pastel colors just as most of the garden is just waking up. Their scent is so intoxicating that they are called “nature’s perfume”. Like most perennial bulbs, they are easy to grow and keep coming back …

Drosera capensis, also known as the Cape sundew, is a carnivorous plant named for the glistening droplets on its leaves. She is prized for her relatively easy care and decorative appearance, making her a great choice for both novice and more experienced carnivorous plant growers. It can also be an …

Skeleton flower is a somewhat unusual woodland perennial in the same family as the may apple and southern pixie umbrella (Podophyllum cymosum1). Large, umbrella-like leaves cover the crown of the plant and make for attractive ground cover as the plant colonizes shady areas under trees. But there’s one unique quality …

Cotyledon pendens is an easy starter plant that requires little maintenance, yet is one of the most beautiful succulents to grow. Cotyledon pendens are native to South Africa and can often be seen hanging from cliffs, earning them the name cliff cotyledons. Like a fingerprint, each Cotyledon pendens plant is …

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is not a true lily; It actually belongs to the asparagus family, although its foliage is reminiscent of lilies. Medium green leaves, about 5 to 10 inches long and 1 to 3 inches wide, arching from the center of a clump. Dainty, fragrant, white …

Spilled flower pots are a whimsical and humorous trend in garden design. This is a simple concept that can be used in any backyard garden and just takes a little thought and creativity. Many of these designs give the impression that the “burial” has just happened. In some of these …

Tradescantia plants are very easy to propagate by taking cuttings and rooting them in water or soil. These plants root fairly quickly (unlike snake plants, where you have to wait months for roots to appear!). Take stem cuttings a few inches long with a few leaf nodes. Remove the lower …

Let’s talk about shoes! In today’s post I want to draw your attention to how to wear knee high boots this year. These boots are made for days in the cold season to keep your legs warm and sexy. There are so many interesting ways to wear them in real …