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Houseplants that Make Great Windowsill Plants

Many people love to place plants in the windowsill of their homes. It does seem like the perfect position for them. And for many city dwellers, that have no yards, the windowsills are their alternative for outside gardening. But before you begin placing any houseplants in a windowsill you first must inspect the windowsill in […]

Houseplants that Bloom All Year Long

Flowers add a tremendous amount of beauty to the home, but unless they come from the garden, keeping fresh cut flowers 365 days a year can be very expensive. The fresh cut flowers available in discount stores are not exactly cheap and they are not always fresh. When flowers from discount stores are too costly, […]

Tips for Choosing Unusual Houseplants

If you’re someone like me who really loves having plants in their home, you probably have quite a few in your collection. However, I have noticed that most indoor growers tend to buy the same types of plants, such as philodendrons, scheffleras, or vines. Of course, it’s easier to do that. Plants extremely require the […]

Top 5 Dinosaur Facts About Diplodocus

Diplodocus was larger than a tennis court and weighed only as much as two elephants. When people think of huge sauropods like Brachiosaurus, they should remember that the Diplodocus may emerge victorious in a fictional deathmatch, considering its powerful 45 foot long tail (consisting of atleast 80 caudal vertebrae) that was as flexible as a […]

Creating a Tropical Garden

You do not have to live in the tropics to create a garden with a tropical feel. Tropical gardens are about large, bold foliage; lush, dense plantings; and blooms in vivid yellows, oranges, and reds. If you live in zones 9-11, creating a tropical garden can often be just a normal part of gardening. Further […]

How to Grow a Shade Garden with Color and Style: Shade Loving Plants to Dazzle the Eye

If the entrance to your home is a shady spot in your yard, then you already know the challenge of finding just the right flowering plants to live in a shady area. Although ferns are elegant plants that thrive in the shade, adding a splash of color can bring a shady space to life. With […]