The Opuntia genus of plants includes over 150 species and is in the Cactaceae family. Most people know the genus by its common name, Prickly Pear, despite the actual species. Opuntia plants are known for their flat and broad pads. Some Opuntia varieties have barbed bristles, while others are spineless. The bristles can cause an … Read more
If you’re like many gardeners, you may be looking for a new addition to your garden. Senecio kleinia is a great option! Senecio kleinia is a succulent that is native to South Africa. The plant grows in a rosette shape and can reach up to 2′ feet in height. The leaves are thick and fleshy, … Read more
A Greenhouse is not always a hothouse as many new gardeners believe. Sometimes it is a cool house with a low temperature that is ideal for growing many kinds of hardy bulbs, annuals, perennials, and alpine plants. Pit Greenhouse Relies On The Sun The pit greenhouse is in this low-temperature range for it relies on … Read more
Facades of houses are often attractively planted with shrubs and evergreens, but sometimes little is done to enhance the side walls. They are usually just as visible from the street and are less interesting from an architectural standpoint. They should not be neglected. Lack of Space: Neglected Planting Lack of space is often the reason … Read more
If you love to garden and want to add a desert touch to your collection, Cleistocactus strausii is the perfect plant for you! This cactus is easy to care for and doesn’t require too much attention. Some of the common household names for the Cleistocactus strausii include: Cleistocactus Fairy cactus Miniature torch cactus Silver orch … Read more
If you’re like me, who loves finding new plants to add to your garden. And if you’re also like me, you want to ensure that the plants you add are easy to care for. So, if you’re looking for an easy-to-care-for plant, I’d recommend checking out lobivia kermesina. Lobivia kermesina, or the red torch cactus, … Read more
Wilcoxia poselgeri is a unique succulent native to Texas and parts of Mexico, where it is abundant and widespread. It thrives at low elevations up to 1150 meters above sea level. In its native habitat, Wilcoxia poselgeri prefers woody vegetation to help support its thin stems. In addition, it also lives in the sandy soils … Read more
If you’re looking for a beautiful, low-maintenance houseplant, look no further than Livistona Chinensis. This palm is known for its glossy green leaves and delicate fronds. The Chinese Fountain Palm is native to Southeast Asia and is commonly found in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and southern China. The plant prefers humid tropical climates and thrives … Read more
Phoenix roebelenii is a beautiful plant found in many gardens and homes. This plant is a member of the Arecaceae family, which contains about 2,600 species of palms. It is a perennial evergreen that is native to Southeast Asia. It has pinnate leaves and can grow up to 10′ feet in height, although most specimens … Read more
I think July is the best month of the Year for anyone to take stock of their gardening and landscape operations. The weather usually works against doing anything that isn’t necessary – mostly watering, weeding, mowing, and spraying – and so with the frequent inclination to sit down, there’s plenty of opportunity for thought. But … Read more