Lilacs evoke the feelings of grandeur and nostalgia of days gone by, plus they’re just down right pretty, smell good and are easy to grow. Plant a lilac bush or two in your landscape and enjoy them for years with these planting and growing tips. When To Plant Lilacs Start with lilac bushes suited for […]
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When most people think of homegrown corn their mouth waters for the sugary white and yellow kernels found on cobs of sweet corn. While this is easily the most popular variety for personal vegetable gardens there is more to corn than Zea saccharata. Some varieties have different textures, starch-content, color, and of course flavor. While […]
Some only grow to six feet tall, bearing clusters of small, primrose flowers in pink, purple, blue, purple, or white. Most are perennial plants, dying to the ground in winter and returning in spring. While these tall, relatively thick plants provide fall color in fields, they are also often considered “encouragements” for the average garden. […]
Those who have failed to grow plants in aquariums or are considering starting an aquarium may note that the most common reason for failure of plants in aquariums is mild – usually mild. Before the development of artificial lights, the aquarium was usually placed near a window. A south-facing window, where the greatest light could […]
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Nelumbo nucifera, the Indian Lotus has taken many people for thousands of years. It signifies beauty, grace and even divinity. Buddha and many Hindu gods were often depicted seated on a lotus flower. The lotus is also important in Chinese and Japanese culture as well as in many other countries in Asia. Looking at the […]