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White Aster and its Varieties

The white aster belongs to the Asteraceae family. This family consists of many flowering plants including sunflower, daisy, and dahlia. In fact, this family has more than 32,000 species. They are classified under 1,900 genera over 13 subfamilies. This family is expected to grow further in the future. There are various varieties of aster flowers […]

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Growing and Caring Purple Fountain Grass

Purple fountain grass (Pennisetum X Advena Rubrum) is biologically an ornamental plant. It is also a fast-growing tropical perennial with notable drought-tolerant characteristics. It is not a cold-hardy plant. Hence, if you live in cold regions, you can enjoy its ornamental nature for just two seasons in a year. This article focuses on Purple fountain […]

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Growing Mexican White Oak (Monterrey Oak) Trees

Mexican white oak (Quercus polymorpha) also has other names such as Monterrey oak and net leaf white oak. This is one of the North American native oak species. These trees are spread across Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala. In the US, this tree is grown for ornamental purposes also. In fact, there are more than 600 […]

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Growing Gopher Plants

The Gopher Plant has its native roots in the Mediterranean region and Middle East Asia. Some people may find the name to be interesting while others may feel dull and boring! In fact, some people think the name represents the fascinating character of this plant. Whatever may be the nature of its name, it is […]

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All about Dietes Bicolor Plants

Dietes Bicolor is a rhizomatous perennial plant. It forms clumps at the base. If you leave these plants undisturbed for years, they can develop huge clumps. The species of this plant belong to the Iridaceae (Iris) family. The plant originates from rhizomes, under the soil. On average, a matured plant grows 1m tall and spreads […]

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Growing Motherwort Plants in Gardens

Motherwort plants are generally herbal plants. They are most widely used in the medical field. They cater to various medical applications including reducing stress, anxiety, and restlessness. Nowadays, you can find them almost anywhere including your backyards! This article mainly focuses on Growing motherwort plants, their maintenance, and their uses. Prior to that, let us […]

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Growing Mexican Oregano Plants

Mexican oregano Plants are closely related to the vervain family. They do not belong to the mint family as most people speculate. The medical experts conducted various experiments on these plants to confirm their medical benefits. These plants are commonly used in shamanic practices called curandera in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. The flavor […]

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Growing Kale in Containers or Pots

Is growing kale in containers easy? Definitely yes. Before going into the subject, let us see some information on Kale. Kale (Brassica oleracea) is also called leaf cabbage. People grow kale for its edible leaves. Normally, this cabbage has purple or green leaves. Also, these leaves do not develop central heads. Hence, growing kale in […]

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All about Bunching Onions

The Bunching Onions (Allium fistulosum) also have other common names including Japanese bunching onions and spring onions. Most botanists consider them to be scallion species. Naturally, bunching onion is a perennial plant. This article mostly focuses on description, growing cultivation and uses of bunching onions. Bunching Onions and its related common onion, Allium cepa has […]

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Growing Broccolini in Gardens

Generally Speaking, growing broccolini in Gardens is neither easy nor difficult. It is somewhere in-between depending on where it grows. Since it is a trademarked hybrid cultivar, its perfect growing conditions are lesser-known to the public. But that does not mean growing broccolini is impossible. This article primarily focuses on growing broccolini, propagation, caring, harvesting, […]

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