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Dionaea muscipula, commonly known as Venus flytrap, thrives in the wetlands of North and South Carolina. Sporting green leaves resembling hinged jaws, it possesses the remarkable ability to snap shut, ensnaring and consuming insects. The interior of the trap exhibits vibrant hues of red or orange and emits a sweet fragrance to allure its prey. … Read more
Dahlias are prized for their beautiful, colorful blooms that brighten up gardens from midsummer into fall To get the most prolific flowering from your dahlia plants, proper feeding is key. One fertilizer that works exceptionally well on dahlias is tomato feed The high potassium content helps produce stronger stems and more abundant blooms. Why Tomato … Read more
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a popular medicinal herb that has been used for centuries to treat depression, anxiety, and nerve pain. Recently, this hardy perennial has seen a resurgence in popularity as people look for natural remedies to improve mental health. Luckily, St. John’s wort plants are easy to find from a variety … Read more
Cultivate vibrant Sweet Pea Prince of Orange blooms effortlessly and transform your garden into a colorful paradise! Prince of orange sweet peas are one of the most striking and unique varieties of this classic climbing annual vine. With their vibrant bicolor blooms in shades of fluorescent orange and pink they make an eye-catching addition to … Read more
Plains Coreopsis is a drought tolerant annual wildflower native to North America[1][2]. Scientifically known as Coreopsis tinctoria, it grows 1-3′ tall in full sun and well draining soil[3]. Not picky about soil type, it blooms for roughly two months in Summer to early fall it attracts bees, butterflies, skippers, and hosts several moth caterpillars[4]. I’ve … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The scaredy-cat plant, or Coleus canina, is one of many examples of gardeners traditions and tales that arent always exactly true. Legend has it that this plant smells so bad that it will repel cats, dogs, rabbits, … Read more
Rose campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a hardy flowering biennial or short-lived perennial with bright magenta, saucer-shaped flowers that contrast beautifully with silky grey leaves and stems. Although originating from south-eastern Europe, it has been a long-standing cottage-garden favourite, gaining many common names including dusty miller, rose cockle, pink mullein, bird’s eye, and crown of the … Read more
Ranunculus boast beautiful, bright colored flowers with ruffled petals on straight stems. Ranunculus flowers are true showstoppers and are perfect flowers to grow in the garden in beds, borders and containers. Be sure not to forget to make the most of these fabulous blooms as fresh cut flowers for summer bouquet arrangements. The Ranunculus is … Read more
Ground cover plants can be a real boon for the garden. They fill in space and are often low-maintenance plants. There are ground cover plants suitable for sunny and shady locations and for a range of climate and soil conditions. Flowering ground covers add some extra beauty during the growing season. Weve gathered up a … Read more
Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub with a multistemmed growth habit. It has beautiful spring blooms, and its elliptical, glossy deep-green leaves (resembling those of rhododendrons) and gnarled stems make it attractive in all seasons. This shade-loving shrub produces clusters of rose, pink, or white flowers with purple markings in late … Read more