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bushes that look like lilacs

Bushes That Look Like Lilacs Gorgeous Alternatives for Your Garden Lilacs are beloved spring-blooming shrubs, but their brief period of glory and sometimes overgrown habit can be limiting. Luckily, many other plants share the charming blossoms and form of lilacs while offering key differences. Keep reading to discover beautiful bushes that resemble lilacs for diverse … Read more

will blind daffodils flower again

Daffodil blindness sounds like a dramatic problem, but it describes a common issue – lack of blooms. In fact, lack of blooms can be quite dramatic for those who have looked forward to these early spring flowers. Like many plant issues, there are many potential causes for this problem, from incorrect planting to overcrowding and … Read more

How Big Can A Succulent Get? Understanding Maximum Succulent Growth Size

The classification “succulent” covers a massive variety of plants from many different species and genera, each with different properties, including growth size. Depending on the succulent you have, your plant may grow quite large or stay rather small. Regardless, all succulents have opportunities for growth as long as they’re given proper love and attention. Succulents … Read more

Leaf Shape and Size

Peony plants offer big, fluffy, fragrant flowers in a wide range of colors, forms and sizes. These resilient, long-lived (some to 100 years) perennial bushes have a history of popularity as a garden plant. There are three types of peonies: tree, Itoh (intersectional), and herbaceous (bush). Compare them in detail here: Types of Peonies. Tree … Read more

What Causes Brown Spots on Prayer Plants and How to Treat Them

Uncover the secrets behind those pesky brown spots on your Red Prayer Plant and save your leafy friend from distress! Prayer plants, known for their brightly colored, distinctly patterned leaves, are beloved houseplants. However, nothing is more distressing for prayer plant owners than noticing brown spots marring the foliage. If left untreated, these unsightly blemishes … Read more

evergreen flowering shrubs zone 6

The Top 10 Evergreen Flowering Shrubs to Brighten Up Your Zone 6 Garden Gardens in USDA hardiness zone 6 can blossom with color all year long by incorporating flowering evergreen shrubs. Evergreen shrubs provide lush greenery even through frigid winters, while bursting into spectacular blooms when spring and summer roll around. The key to success … Read more