Want to grow a true carnivorous plant in your own home? Growing a Venus Fly Trap is the perfect plant for you then. The scientific name for this amazing plant is Dionaea muscipula. Described by Charles Darwin as "the most amazing plant in the world." This plant will...
One of the coolest, most adaptable, easy-to-grow houseplants is the Cholrophyum Comosum [kloh-roh-FY-tum kom-OH-sum], or more commonly known as "spider plant." The name means "hairy green plant," and it is a perennial evergreen plant. This is a great plant for any...
Nothing says I love you more than a heart. Now imagine an entire plant filled with love and hearts. That is exactly what a String of Hearts plant is. A plant full of hearts and love. Once you see the dark green leaves with variegated silver markings or cream, pink and...
How To Soil | Scientific Name: Dirt What is Soil? It consists of four primary parts mineral matter, organic matter or humus, air and water, there are also living organisms in the soil which decompose the humus and produce available nutrients for plants to grow. Basic...
Hardscape is the term used to describe materials in a landscape made of hard elements like walls, patios, walkways, fences, decks, gazebos, and immediate pool surroundings. Hardscapes use elements like pavers, natural stones, and bricks to achieve your dream...
Focal point landscaping is an attention grabbing, feature that pulls eye and draws attention. In the landscape, this is any type of feature, from big rocks to hardscaping or ornamentation. They can be walk-ways, gates, arbors, or places to sit. Some popular focal...
Low maintanence and low costing landscaping does not have to be as boring as it sounds. You can create some extremely beautiful front and back yards with very little money, time and hassle of annually upkeep by using some simple backyard landscaping ideas. Creating...