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
The buddleia pink delight butterfly bush, also known by its botanical name buddleia davidii ‘Pink Delight’, is a gorgeous and aromatic flowering shrub that attracts pollinators like no other. In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about growing and caring for this eye-catching plant. An Overview of Buddleia Pink Delight The … Read more
The weeping beech tree, with its scientific name Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula’ is truly one of the most beautiful and unique ornamental trees you can have in your garden or landscape. In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about this graceful tree – from its origin and features to growing and care. Let’s … Read more
Ready to learn more about the interesting relationship between snake plants and coffee grounds? Keep reading to find out if coffee grounds really do help snake plants grow. Jump in, and let’s get started!. As a houseplant enthusiast and proud snake plant owner, I’m always looking for ways to keep my plants happy and healthy. … Read more
Cornflower, or Centaurea cyanus, is a hardy annual wildflower that grows quickly and blooms in the summer with lots of pretty, ruffled flowers on thin, wiry stems. It is not native to the UK, but it was brought there from the Mediterranean thousands of years ago, so it is now considered “naturalized.” It used to … Read more