Five Native Texas Plants That Can Enhance Your Landscape Design

By using native plants in their landscaping plan, homeowners can be assured that their plants will thrive in the dry, sunny Texas climate. Native plants make good environmental sense as well, as they generally require less water and can survive for extended periods with little or no watering. Many also serve to attract butterflies and [...]

Go Native in your Garden this Summer

Do you find yourself drawn to the bright colors, fragrant blooms, and interesting flower shapes as you walk down the aisles of your local greenhouse or garden center? We’ve all got different reasons for choosing the plants we do for our gardens. What are native plants? They are those species that grow wildly in your [...]

A Guide to Hoodia Cactus Plant Extract

You might have surely heard about ‘Hoodia cactus plant extract’ by this time as it has been broadcasted by numerous major media sources, like the ‘BBC’, ‘The Today Show’, ‘CBS’ and much more. Because of this, Hoodia Gordonii products have quickly ascended to become one of the fastest growing segments of the ‘diet supplement market’. [...]

Perennial Flowering Vines, Bush Hedges, And Fern Plants

Gardeners grow two types of plants basically, annuals and perennial plants. The annual plant grows from a seed; flowering follows and the mother plant dies after the new crop of seed has matured. The perennial plant does not have a life span that is limited to one year unless it is grown out of zone. [...]

History Of The Discovery Of The Native American Palm Trees

William Bartram, the famous botanist and explorer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was commissioned by the English aristocrats to collect, identify and record the plant and animal life growing in the English colonies. The English colonies were acquired from Spain, after the Spanish settlements were conquered and abandoned to the English. John Bartram, the father of William [...]

Planting A Hedge Rather Than Building A Fence

In a world of increased industrial activity and an overabundance of manufactured beauty, people are becoming more and more interested in the natural world. It is only natural then, that when considering how to divide their property from others; consumers are skipping past the chain link fencing and going directly to the garden center. [...]

Planting a Wildflower Garden

Wildflower meadows are noted for their easy maintenance and a wide variety of plants resulting in vibrant colors, interesting textures and an increased awareness of seasonal change. They are a welcome change to the traditional lawn and garden. Wildflower meadows are dynamic. Some flowers in the meadow will survive year after year while others may [...]

Phoenix Gardening: Use Native Species to Enhance your Home’s Curb Appeal

The Phoenix, Arizona real estate market is a competitive one, and you want to make sure that your home stands out. A good place to start is with your home’s curb appeal. Curb appeal refers to your home’s exterior appearance. Good curb appeal is essential when selling your home. It is the first thing [...]

Azalea Hybrid Bushes And Native American Fiery (flame) Azaleas

Buying the best azalea shrub offers a gardener many choices for various landscapes. The Southern indica azalea hybrids are the most popular flowering shrubs for warm climates that includes the Formosa azaleas of white, pink, red, purple, magenta, violet, and lavender. Other outstanding Formosa azaleas are Duc DeRohan, Dutchess of Cypress, G.G. Gerbing, George L. [...]

Hoodia Gordonii Diet – All You Need To Know About The Hoodia Cactus Plant & Diet

The Hoodia Gordonii cactus extract has been widely publicized on the Today Show, 60 Minutes and other broadcast television programs. This article will explain the history of the Hoodia Gordonni plant, how the Hoodia weight loss diet works and where to find the most potent cactus plant products that really work. The powerful properties [...]

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