With their sculptural, spiky leaves and minimal care needs, yucca plants like Yucca elephantipes (Spineless Yucca) and Yucca gloriosa (Spanish Dagger) make excellent indoor plants. But when summer rolls around, you may be wondering – can I put my indoor yucca plant outside? The answer is yes, Yuccas can be moved outdoors for the summer … Read more
With their attractive peeling bark and graceful branching, birch trees are a popular choice for landscaping But before planting a birch, it’s important to understand their root systems and potential for invasiveness Certain birch species are more notorious than others for having aggressive roots that can damage infrastructure, block pipes, and compete with other plants. … Read more
Senecio candidans Angel Wings ‘Senaw’ is a new, interesting, and beautiful evergreen perennial plant with big, silvery or gray-white leaves. The leaf texture is soft, downy, almost velvety and irresistible to touch. This plant is all about foliage – yellow flowers may be borne, but rarely. Angel Wings ‘Senaw’ originates from the Patagonian region of … Read more
A few years ago, when I was given the tiny, black seeds of a maypop, I was told that this plant would definitely take over my garden. I heeded the warning to an extent, but I was sure I could manage my plants. After all, could this vine really be such a bully? Has it … Read more
When most people think of mint, they picture the quintessential spear-shaped green leaves and purple flowers. But did you know there are actually many mint varieties that bloom in white? These white-flowering mints add unique ornamental value to gardens, containers, and bouquets. Keep reading to learn more about mint plants with white flowers and how … Read more
Crossword puzzles are a fun and engaging way to challenge your mind. But sometimes a tricky clue can leave you stumped. The crossword clue “wood sorrels” has likely perplexed many solvers. In this article, we’ll explore the meaning behind this clue and strategies for figuring it out. What Are Wood Sorrels? The first step to … Read more
Agapanthus are tender perennials that need to be kept warm in the winter, but they can be grown in many gardens in the UK. Most of the time, they are grown in pots so they can be easily moved inside during the colder months. However, they can also be grown in a border in warm, … Read more
So far, not much is known about how fern genomes have changed over time. Two small genomes from the heterosporous Salviniales have been published. Here we assembled the genome of Alsophila spinulosa, known as the flying spider-monkey tree fern, onto 69 pseudochromosomes. Even though it happened during a whole-genome duplication over 100 million years ago, … Read more
The mint genus is a broad category of plants containing multiple species that cats will react to differently. You have come to the right place if you don’t know the difference between catnip, catmint, and wild mint. Just to calm you down, in case you stumbled upon this article by searching for its title in … Read more
Massive and magnificent, the Canary Island date palm rules the landscape with its aristocratic size and beauty. The palm’s big crown of stiff leaves on top of a thick trunk looks best in more formal and open landscapes. This palm sets off a larger, elegant home – especially nice accenting one with Mediterranean-style architecture. When … Read more