Plants

In much of Florida, the climate is sub-tropical, with mild winters (but subject to short cold spells) and hot, sunny summers. In these place (Florida), there are numerous flowers, shrubs, trailing vines, and evergreen plants all come together to add beauty to landscapes and gardens. A lot of flowers that thrive in shade or sun are … Read more

Hawaiian flora is beautiful and diverse. A subtropical region, Hawaii has a year-round warm climate and soil heavy with volcanic ash – two elements that play a role in the healthy growing of a wide variety of flowers and plants. There are three categories of Hawaiian flora – endemic, native and introduced. Endemic refers to … Read more

Vegetable plant damage zaps the investment of time and money you make in your garden. Whether due to a mistake on your part or environmental factors, the potential damage to the garden ranges from decreased production to total destruction of your vegetable crop. By understanding the threats to your vegetable garden, you are able to … Read more

Guarana Devil’s Fingers Mushroom Psychotria Elata Devil’s Hand False Morels Snapdragon Poppy Plant Loofah Vietnam Carnivorous Pitcher Plant Peter Pepper Moccassin Flower Africa Tulip Flower Huacrapona palm tree Phallic Cactus Guarana Plant Fruits Devil’s Fingers Mushroom Psychotria Elata or Hooker’s Lips False Morels Dead Snapdragon Flower Poppy Plant Devil’s Hand Flower (Chiranthodendron) Loofah Vietnam Africa … Read more

Have you ever seen unique plants that bear flowers, fruits or with structures that look like a human penis? It sounds strange, right? In fact, they exist in real life. Nature not only brings green space to human life but also has a lot of surprises, and you will be astonished to learn that there … Read more

A Poppy can be any member of the genus Papaver, which contains about 70 species of annuals, perennials and biennial plants. Poppy plants are known for their bright flowers with crepe paper-like petals, interesting seed pods and useful seeds. All are native to temperate zones of the world. Most have four petals, often crinkled, resembling … Read more

Fast-growing trees can be a blessing when you need shade, a bit of privacy or if you need to block an unattractive view of your neighbors. It’s tempting to choose trees that grow as quickly as possible, but sometimes the fastest-growing trees are the worst choices. This is because many fast-growing trees grow so quickly … Read more

If you enjoy watching wildlife in the fall and winter months, consider planting trees, shrubs or vines that produce berries. Many native berries mature in late summer to early fall and disappear, in part, because animals and birds eat and spread them. Fortunately, many native plants and introduced species can provide beautiful berries that persist into the winter months and … Read more

Vegetables are parts of plants that are consumed by humans or other animals as food. The original meaning is still commonly used and is applied to plants collectively to refer to all edible plant matter, including the flowers, fruits, stems, leaves, roots, and seeds. These plant parts are either eaten fresh or prepared in a number … Read more

Site Preparation Like most summer vegetables, peppers require rich, moist soil that drains well so it doesn’t become waterlogged. Working a 2-inch layer of compost into the site improves moisture retention. You can perform a soil test to determine fertilizer needs and soil pH, which must be between 6.0 and 6.8 for healthy growth. Work … Read more