I love this plant color combination! Dark purple and lime green or chartreuse create a bold and striking contrast of color in the garden. It's really eye-catching. You can use this plant color combination in shade gardens or full-sun. Just be sure you're selecting the right plants for your garden. Full Sun Purple and Lime Green …
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The 5 Best Valentine’s Day Flowering Plants For Your Gardener
Give a living plant this year for long-term beauty It's almost Valentine's Day, and you might be thinking of sending your loved one cut flowers like roses - but wouldn't it be nice if you got the beauty of a flowering plant that lasts so much longer? There are several potted plants available at this time of year that would make a great …
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How to Tell Boxelder Apart from Poison Ivy
When I was learning to identify plants, the leaves of boxelder used to trip me up. The leaves of this tree looked so much like poison ivy to me. There are a few key features that can help you tell the difference between these two plants. Boxelder Similarities with Poison Ivy The leaves and leaflets of these two plants have a similar …
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How to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie
You might find this low-growing plant with scalloped leaves creeping along the ground under tall trees where the soil is often moist. While its pale purple flowers of creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) are cute, the quick growth of this plant is definitely not. Where is creeping Charlie from? Originally brought from Great Britain, …
The Native Sassafras Tree
I often see sassafras growing along the trails, in the forest breaks, and in old fields. However, it’s the mitten-shaped leaves that stand out to me. If you break off a twig of a sassafras tree and smell it, you get the distinct smell of root beer. My dad used to do this for us every time we took a hike with him. It was a family tradition and …
Succulent Window Planters Idea
If you have a shallow window sill, about 3.5 or 4 inches, you can still add some plants to brighten up your room. The window sill in one of our bathrooms is wide enough for a very small pot; it's the perfect size for succulents that don't require a lot of watering or grow too quickly. Picking Out the Pots for the Window I found three …