The Missouri Primrose, also known by its scientific name Oenothera macrocarpa, is a beautiful flowering plant native to the state of Missouri. It is a member of the Onagraceae family and belongs to the Oenothera genus. This perennial plant is…
Muscari flowers, or muscari armeniacum, are beautiful, hardy, and easy-to-care-for flowers that bring bright color and fragrance to any garden. Growing from bulbs and reaching heights of 6 to 9 inches, muscari is a spring perennial flower, blooming each year…
If you’re looking for a quick way to attract bees and other pollinators to your garden, consider sowing the Rocky Mountain Bee Plant. This useful plant, also known as Cleome serrulata or beeplant, is native to North America and can…
Frost can be a real threat to many plants, including the beautiful chrysanthemums. These pale daisylike flowers, with their thick base and bronze-colored center, tend to bloom in the fall, which is when frost begins to appear in many climates.…
The U S Forest Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that manages public lands in national forests and grasslands. It was established in 1905 to protect and preserve the country’s natural resources and provide assistance…
Beautiful flower arrangements come in many shapes, colors, and sizes with different flowers for different occasions. Whether you are creating a grand centerpiece for a wedding table or a small vase of wildflowers for a garden party, you want your…
Growing geraniums can often result in spindly and leggy stems. To prevent this, it is important to prune geraniums regularly and correctly, especially when they have finished blooming. Pruning helps to promote healthier and bushier growth, prevent the plants from…
Known for their colorful blooms, petunias (Petunia spp.) make some of the best annual flowers for your garden because they bloom fast and last all summer long. The trumpet-shaped blossoms come in just about every color imaginable, and the plants…
White and fluffy cotton balls seem to have countless uses. From nail polish removal and wound care to the creation of adorable crafts, cotton balls are a simple solution to a wide range of problems. Even better, you likely already…
Among the different methods of growing orchids, one practice that has been gaining popularity is water culture. As you consider this method, you might naturally be asking: is growing orchids in water culture a good idea? Water culture for orchids…