Stinging and Wood nettles are mostly found in the backyards and woods. Both are delicious and healthy plants having certain nutritious benefits. Wood nettle is native to Eastern and Central North America while Stinging nettle is mostly found in Pacific Northwest. In American culture, stinging nettles occupy a more prominent position, although “prominent” is an exaggeration, as the… Read More »
The tomato hornworm is known by the scientific name Manduca quinquemaculata and belongs to the family of Sphingidae. It is considered a garden pest. It mostly feeds on plants that belong to the Solanaceae family such as potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. The adult tomato hornworm is a reasonably large and muscular moth, also known as a sphinx… Read More »
Lipan Crape Myrtle is popular in the South. This plant grows mostly in the summer. Crepe myrtles are perennial, grow quickly, and are frequently found in the multi-stemmed form. They thrive in practically any type of soil, including sand, loam, and clay, however, they prefer wet, full sun, and well-drained soil. Lipan Crape Myrtle is also known as Lagerstroemia… Read More »
Redwood mulch is a natural, enduring material that both professional gardeners and homeowners love for creating attractive garden settings and flower beds. Mulch is a fantastic choice for most landscapers because of its organic texture and soothing aroma. The organic type of mulch in which the soil is covered with the shredded redwood bark is known as the shredded… Read More »
Julia Phelps ceanothus is a densely branched evergreen shrub that grows to be 7-9 feet tall and 10-12 feet broad. Tiny dark green leaves are highly wrinkled and grow to be 1/2 inch long. Julia Phelps ceanothus is big shrub-type ceanothus cultivar that grows well in drought-tolerant settings. Ceanothus Julia Phelps plant is ideal for background, screen, and… Read More »
Camellia Leaf gall is an early spring disease that affects azaleas and camellias. Other members of the Ericaceae plant family are also affected by this infection. It can be found in residential gardens and nurseries. The fungus Exobasidium is responsible for the spread of this disease. Galls on camellias appear in the early spring, turn brown, then fall off the… Read More »
Westringia Blue Gem commonly known as Westringia Fruticosa “Blue Gem” is an evergreen plant that has thick greyish blue leaves. Westringia fruticosa ‘Blue Gem’ is a perennial shrub with rosemary-like thick blue-greyish leaves. It is a low-maintenance plant with an elegant appearance. There are lots of vibrant bluish-purple flowers on this plant. The flowers of this plant bloom… Read More »
Sharpblue is a well-known bush variety that grows in the Southern States. The botanical name of Sharpblue Blueberry is Vaccinium corymbosum. It comes from the Ericaceae family. In 1976, the University of Florida introduced these plants. Sharpblue plant produces delicious and highly antioxidant berries. Due to this, the berries are becoming popular among the people and they are… Read More »
The Kadota Fig Tree is a beautiful deciduous garden tree that produces lovely greenish-yellow fruit in the fall and attracts birds. It is pruned in late winter to keep its size and shape. The Kadota Fig is a medium-sized tree that is commonly grown for its edible properties, while it can also be used as an ornamental tree.… Read More »
Polygala Petite Butterfly is a compact evergreen shrub that is a true perennial and adored by gardeners all over the world. It bears pea-like flowers that are vivid purple-magenta with a soft-pink central crest. This lovely bush blooms nearly all year in mild winter climates. It is a great choice for a Wildlife Garden since it attracts bees,… Read More »
