Growing and Caring for Totem Pole Cactus
The totem pole cactus (Pachycereus Schottii Monstrosus) is native to Mexico where it thrives in dry, sunny conditions. This unique cactus grows from a short trunk that branches into many …
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The Different Types of Anemone (Plus Growing Tips)
With over 100 species of flowers in the genus of anemone (common name windflower) there is much variation in these delightful little flowers. While they are all perennial flowers that …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Fishbone Cactus
The fishbone cactus (Epiphyllum ‘anguliger’) isn’t your ordinary desert cactus. This cactus is an epiphytic cactus that lives in organic matter (such as decaying leaves) that gathers between the branches …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Rat Tail Cactus
Rat tail cactus (Disocactus ‘flagelliformis’) produces round, vine-like stems which can reach a length of 4 to 6 feet. These long, slender stems have shallow ridges and resemble a rat’s tail …
Tips for Growing Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum)
Although it is referred to as a cactus, the burro’s tail cactus (Sedum ‘morganianum’) is actually a succulent and not a cactus. But both require similar growing conditions, like loose gritty …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Fairy Castle Cactus
The Fairy Castle Cactus is one of the most common decorative cactus species in the nation. It is native to North, South, and Central America and can reach 6-25 feet …
Growing Guide: Growing Star Cactus (Astrophytum asteria)
The adorable little star cactus earns its name from its spineless body that resembles the shape of a star. The greenish-gray cactus features ridges of tiny white dots further outlining …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Peanut Cactus
The peanut cactus (Echinopsis chamaecereus) produces a cluster of fuzzy, peanut-shaped stems giving it its common name. This cactus is prized for its stunning 2-inch blooms in brilliant shades of …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Pencil Cactus
The pencil cactus (Euphorbia ‘tirucalli’) is a unique houseplant with its brown branches that branch out to smaller green branches and finally with 1-inch oval leaves. It gets its name …
11 Different Types of Ranunculus (Photos and Growing Tips)
The list of beautiful ranunculus is almost endless, so one is bound to be perfect for your landscaping. These flowers originated in Central Asia and are named after the swampy …
Different Types of Alliums (Photos plus Growing Tips)
Onions, chives, and leeks are allium family members, but there are hundreds of others that are grown for their beautiful flowerheads. Most of these plants have very little foliage, but …
Different Types of Crocus (Plus Care Tips and Photos)
Crocus flowers are a prevalent variety that grows in many different environments and produce gorgeous blooms of various colors. Growing these flowers is relatively easy, thankfully, as most are quite …
10 Different Types of Iris (Iris Plant Varieties)
It can be very challenging to choose between the different varieties of irises. Settlers brought the first irises to Virginia in the 1600s, but Americans love for these flowers began …
Attracting Pollinators To Your Garden (Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees)
Pollinators are vital to the production of fruits and veggies, but it’s not just your cultivated crops that benefit from attracting pollinators to your yard and garden. Without them, we …
10 Different Types of Daylilies (Photos)
There are over 70 different types of daylilies, so deciding what type will work best and look terrific in your landscaping can be challenging. Daylilies can be evergreen, semi-evergreen or …
The Different Types of Agapanthus (Plus Care Tips)
Agapanthus flowers come in many different species and grow all over the world in many environments. They come in small and large shapes, usually produce blue to purple colors, and …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Cranesbill Geranium
Cranesbill geraniums, also called hardy geraniums, are flowering perennials that thrive in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 8 and should not be confused with florist geraniums (pelargoniums) with their …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Spirea
Spirea (Spirea sp) is a deciduous shrub (it loses it foliage in winter) that thrives in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, depending on the species and variety. While …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Ranunculus
Ranunculus is a genus of plants that includes approximately 600 species of flowering plants. It includes the common buttercup that grows wild throughout the U.S. But the cultivated variety (Ranunculus …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Sea Thrift
Sea Thrift (Armeria ‘maritima’) is an herbaceous, evergreen perennial plant hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 8. It produces globe-shaped clusters of flowers that range from white, pink, …