Nelumbo nucifera, the Indian Lotus has captivated many people for thousands of years. It has symbolized beauty, grace and even divinity. Buddha and many of the Hindu gods are often depicted perched upon a lotus blossom. The lotus is also very important in Chinese and Japanese culture as well as many other countries in Asia. ...
Those who have been unable to grow plants in aquariums or those considering starting an aquarium might note that the most frequent reason for failure of plants in aquariums is improper light – usually poor light. Before the development of artificial lights, aquariums were usually located near a window. A south-facing window, where maximum light ...
Lilacs evoke the feelings of grandeur and nostalgia of days gone by, plus they’re just down right pretty, smell good and are easy to grow. Plant a lilac bush or two in your landscape and enjoy them for years with these planting and growing tips. When To Plant Lilacs Start with lilac bushes suited for ...
Many gardeners devote hours each spring to planting and caring for flowers in containers without considering including shrubs in their container gardens. This oversight is their loss, since container shrubs can add variety, beauty and interest to the patio or deck. Here are 6 reasons to grow shrubs in containers and some growing tips for ...
When most people think of homegrown corn their mouth waters for the sugary white and yellow kernels found on cobs of sweet corn. While this is easily the most popular variety for personal vegetable gardens there is more to corn than Zea saccharata. Some varieties have different textures, starch-content, color, and of course flavor. While ...
Some grow as much as six feet tall having clusters of small, daisy-like flowers in pink, lavender, blue, purple, or white. Most are perennial plants, dying back to the ground in winter and reappearing in the spring. While these tall, relatively coarse plants add fall color to the fields, they are often considered too “weedy” ...
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