Fast Growing Driveway Trees
It can be thrilling and beautiful to pass through a driveway with plants on both sides. When you see how appealing such a landscape is, you may be compelled to …
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Best Trees to Plant in Illinois
A tree is an integral part of every yard, adding value by providing shade, improving the environment with its life-giving oxygen, and giving fruit for eating or birds for watching. …
Orchid Leaves Turning Brown
Orchids are among the most beautiful houseplants, especially if you like dramatic displays of exotic blooms (and colorful flowers). Most orchids require indirect light and warm and humid conditions. While …
Best Grass For Central Illinois
Everybody likes to see a lush lawn. After all, it is one of the first things people notice about your house. Even if maintaining its conditions might be a hassle …
Do Trees Grow From the Bottom or the Top?
Though it may seem like a strange fact, trees actually grow from the top, not the bottom, once the trunk has reached its full height. This is because all the …
When to Plant Strawberries in Southern California
Most states in the United States grow strawberries for commercial or home use. However, Southern California is the leading producer of these sweet fruits in the market. Growing strawberries is …
What Planting Zone is Illinois in? (USDA Plant Hardiness Zones)
When planning your garden, it is important that you equip yourself with knowledge of what plants thrive in your area. Designing your landscape with plants that are not hardy in …
Blushing Philodendron Growth and Care
Tropical plants can make your house look like a jungle, and who doesn’t like more green in their homes? One of the most popular (and stunning) houseplants is Blushing Philodendron, …
Hoya Rotundiflora Care Tips
The Hoya Rotundiflora is the cutest plant in the Hoya family. Well, technically, this plant belongs to the Apocynaceae family, of which Hoya is a Genus. In any case, this …
Depressed Clearweed Growth and Care Guide
Depressed Clearweed is a small vine that features thick and prominent scallop leaves. Also known as Baby’s tears, this evergreen climber can reach up to 40 inches in height and …