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Sunflowers have always been big, bright, and cheerful, but it used to be that they were a little… uniform. A little… one-dimensional. Basically, they were yellow, and while yellow is lively and cheery and all…

Nothing says tropical paradise quite like a palm tree. If you live in warmer regions, you can take your pick of palms. But what about those of us who live in colder climates? Is there…

If you thought there was only one type of basil, prepare to be surprised. Not all basil plants are the same. While they may share the same origins, they actually have very different appearances, uses,…

A lot of people in the present time have a very vague understanding of where common food items come from. This is understandable because most of us buy our food from grocery stores as well…

When creating depth and layers in your garden landscaping, it is important to include some plants for ground cover. There are many options available, and which you choose depends on the look you wish to…

Loved for its resilience, its rapid growth, and its gorgeous good looks, the weeping larch is a perennial favorite with gardeners. Although this native of Central and Southern Europe does best in areas blessed with…

Sage grass (andropogon virginicus L.) or broomsedge bluestem, is a tough and hardy grass native to the American continent. To the casual onlooker, the sight of sage grass flowing in the wind is a beautiful…

The purple passion plant, or Gynura aurantiaca, to give it its botanical name, is an unusual, highly attractive plant that’s achieved popularity thanks to its unique foliage. When it’s young, the plant boasts soft, fuzzy…

The Gibasis geniculate, popularly known as the bridal veil plant, probably gets its name from the foliage whose trailer can grow as long as 3 feet. Due to this, the flowers are ideal for hanging…