How to make strawberry plants produce more fruit

Strawberry fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture and sweetness. It is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in such prepared foods as jam, juice, pies, ice cream, milkshakes and chocolates. Artificial strawberry flavorings and aromas are widely used in products such as candy, soap, lip gloss, perfume … Read more

Care & Growing Guide For Jade Plant (Crassula Ovata)

Crassula ovata, commonly referred to as Jade Plant, lucky plant, money plant, dollar plant, baby jade or money tree, is a succulent plant with small pink or white flowers that is native to the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape province of South Africa and Mozambique. It is common as a houseplant worldwide. Jade plants feature thick … Read more

Bermuda Grass (Scutch Grass): Facts, How To Grow & Care

Overview Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is a highly variable sod forming perennial that spreads by stolons, rhizomes and seed. It establishes readily in many different types of soil and environmental conditions. It is used in warm regions around the word as a lawn and pasture grass and for golf greens. It is considered an invasive … Read more

Buddleia ‘Grand Cascade’ : Plant Profile, How To Grow & Care

Overview Buddleia Grand cascade also referred to as cascade butterfly bush features showy panicles of fragrant lavender flowers with purple overtones at the ends of branches from mid-summer to early fall. This plant grows to about 6 feet tall at maturity with a spread of 8 feet. It grows at relatively fast rate and under … Read more

Asclepias Tuberosa (Butterfly Weed): Complete Guide On How To Plant & Care

Overview Asclepias Tuberosa also referred to as butterfly weed or Indian paintbrush, Orange Milkweed is a species of milkweed native to eastern and southwestern America. It is commonly referred to as butterfly weed because of the butterflies that are attracted to the plant by its color and it’s copious of nectar. At maturity, Asclepias tuberosa … Read more

Saguaro Cactus: Facts, Adaptation & How To Grow

Overview Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gintantea) is native to the state of Sonora in Mexico and some parts of California and Arizona in the United States. Saguaros have barrel-shaped bodies with peripheral stems referred to as arms. In its natural environment, the Saguaro can reach maximum heights of 60 feet (18.3m). Saguaros have a relatively long … Read more

Hazelnut Trees: How To Grow And Care

Overview The Hazelnut also referred to as Cobnut, Filbert or Spanish Nut is a type of nut that comes from the Corylus tree (Hazel). It is mostly cultivated in Turkey, Italy, Spain and United States. Hazelnuts have a sweet flavor and can be eaten raw, roasted or grounded into a paste. Hazelnut trees grow only … Read more

Poplar Trees: Identification Guide (Bark, Leaves, Size & Shape)

Overview Poplar tree (Populus) is a deciduous tree that belongs to the family Salicaceae. Poplar tree can be found throughout northern hemisphere (North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa). There generally about 35 species of poplar trees that differ in size, shape of the leaves, color of the bark and type of growth habitat. Poplar … Read more

Ranunculus Plant (Persian Buttercup): Care & Growing Guide

Overview Ranunculus also referred to as Persian buttercup is a gorgeous flower plant made up of excellent flowers that range in color from white to shades of pink, yellow and red. Ranunculus usually flowers in the spring but flowers may be found throughout the summer. Ranunculus is native to the Eastern Mediterranean region in southwestern … Read more