Category: Plants
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Drought-Proof Your Landscape: Best Low-Water Plants for Canadian Gardens
Water scarcity is transforming Canadian gardening. With droughts becoming more frequent—Environment Canada reported a 20% increase in dry spells across the prairies since 2000—gardeners must adapt. Creating a drought-proof landscape saves water, reduces maintenance, and keeps yards vibrant. Low-water plants, suited to Canada’s diverse climates, offer a practical solution. This article explores the best low-water…
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Transform Your Backyard with These Living Fence and Pollinator-Friendly Plant Ideas
Imagine stepping into your backyard and being greeted by a vibrant wall of flowering plants buzzing with life. Traditional fences merely divide spaces, but living fences create ecosystems that benefit both your property and the environment. Over 85% of U.S. households have an outdoor living space, yet most miss the incredible opportunity to transform these…
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How to Repot an Aloe Plant: A Comprehensive Guide
Have you ever thought about why your aloe plant seems to be imprisoned in its pot? Perhaps the moment has arrived to think about a move! Repotting an aloe plant is not simply providing more space but making sure the plant is healthy. The time comes when you see your growing aloe plant as a…
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How to Care for Tradescantia Bubblegum: A Splash of Color for Your Home
If you’re looking for a vibrant and easy-to-care-for houseplant, the Tradescantia Bubblegum is a delightful option. This unique plant boasts stunning, variegated leaves in striking shades of pink, purple, and green. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for hanging baskets or adding a touch of whimsical charm to shelves. With a little understanding of its…
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The Lovely Crispy Wave Fern: A Compact Beauty for Your Home
With cascading ruffled foliage, the crispy wave fern elegantly graces indoor spaces. This charming petite fern has visually striking wavy leaves that belie its small stature. Native to Australia, its finely cut fronds emerge light green and mature to deep forest green. Growing just 4-8 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide, the crispy wave fern…
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How Do You Take Care of a Tradescantia Bubblegum Plant?
The Tradescantia Bubblegum plant, scientifically known as Tradescantia zebrina, is a popular houseplant that is widely recognized for its striking foliage. This plant is also known as Inchplant or Wandering Jew and is native to Mexico and Central America. The most distinctive feature of the Tradescantia Bubblegum plant is its beautiful leaves that come in…
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How to Plant Willow Cuttings: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Willow trees are beloved for their graceful, weeping branches and rapid growth rate. These attractive trees are also relatively easy to propagate from cuttings. With just a few tools and basic gardening skills, you can grow your willow tree from a cutting in no time. In this complete guide, you’ll learn everything you need to…
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How to Grow White Eggplant
Growing white eggplants in your garden can be a delightful experience both visually and gastronomically. White eggplants, also known as Italian eggplants, are an excellent source of nutrition and offer a unique and milder flavor compared to traditional purple eggplants. These creamy white fruits feature a smoother texture that is less seedy and less bitter,…
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Brown flowers for the terrace and garden
Among the colors of flowers, brown, particularly in dark shades, is undoubtedly one of the most unusual, also because the plant world includes a very limited number compared to the innumerable shades in which the blooms are expressed. Deeply tied to nature, it has always represented the earth and the trees rooted in it, thus…
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Snake Plant Flower – Learn How To Care
The snake plant is a very characteristic plant that is becoming an increasingly popular resident in houses and apartments. It’s perfect for everyone, whether you’re a flower connoisseur or a beginner plant lover. It is a species that belongs to the group of succulents, so infrequent watering will not harm it. What should you know…