The prayer plant ( Maranta leuconeura ) gets its nickname from the way its foliage curls at night and spreads during the day, giving the appearance of hands opening and closing while praying. In this article, we will learn how to propagate, and grow prayer plants or Maranta and its […]
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Your garden is your own personal haven, so you want to make the most of it and have a place that you enjoy spending time in. If you are wondering how you can improve your garden, and what you can do with it to make it better, here are a […]
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Growing celery is a very common practice among home gardeners. The plant is one of the most used and versatile aromatic herbs in the kitchen. It is consumed as it is, in a simple salad, but it can also dress soups, soups, and so on.
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Last weekend I was in the basement planting the last of my amaryllis and decided it was best to check the dahlia tubers. If you have tubers stored for next spring, now is a good time to see how they are doing.
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At this time of year, we can all enjoy the longer days, increased sunshine and the natural world waking up. It is something that we all look forward to with the arrival of the spring, and it means that we can get out and enjoy the outdoors and of course […]
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Summer is on the way now and many of us are looking forward to spending more time out in the garden as the weather improves and the days grow longer. The natural world is also busy now, and this is a crucial time for many species of animals as it […]
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While it may sound like an unlikely benefit, flower gardening can be very beneficial for both your health and the environment. Flowering plants are excellent sources of nutrients, help conserve water, and can even prevent erosion. Native plants are also excellent for improving the look of green spaces. Not to […]
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Spring has arrived and something that always cheers us up is the sight of life returning to nature after the winter. Flowers in particular always raise a smile – a professionally made flower bouquet like those from this Gloucestershire florist https://flowershedtewkesbury.co.uk/wedding-flowers-tewkesbury-gloucestershire/ is always a good way to cheer someone up. […]
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As we head towards April, so many jobs need doing in the garden. For gardeners this is a busy time of the year, so it is a good idea to have a list of all the things that need doing to stop you from feeling overwhelmed by it all and […]
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The flowers of pansies are hybrid plants derived from Viola tricolor . Scientifically known as Viola x wittrockiana, they were naturally interbred in Northern Europe. Today, there are a large number of types of this plant, with varieties of size and color. In addition, in the world of gardening, it […]
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