It is no lie that there are hundreds of different varieties of plants and flowers all across the globe. In fact, there are so many that sometimes, it can be quite difficult to distinguish between…

Pest control is something that people have been struggling with since the start of agriculture. After all, the plants that we grow for our consumption are attractive to a wide range of other species out…

When you look at your typical garden during the warm spring and summer months, both throughout residential and business landscapes, one of the many flowers that you will see repeatedly is that of pansies. They…

We all know what it’s like to share our home with a spider or two. Most are harmless and can even be beneficial- anyone who’s had their house invaded by flies or mosquitos will appreciate…

Although sacred to the god Dionysus (also known as Bacchus in Rome), and reflected by the druids in a Christmas carol titled “The Holly and the Ivy,” where the ivy plant represented the divinity of…

Wasps are insects that are feared by many because of their ability to sting repeatedly, bite and attack, but they are actually very useful creatures. Did you know that wasps help to keep the populations…

There isn’t a single kind of cherry tree that can be found out there. Instead, there are a number of them. Some cherry trees are prized for their edible fruits, which is something that they…

Spider flowers are the herbs and shrubs classified under the genus Cleome. In total, the genus contains either about 170 species or about 275 species, the latter of which would be enough to make it…

Dipladenia is a member of the Mandevilla family. As a result, it should come as no surprise to learn that the two can look very similar to one another. Unfortunately, this is the reason that…