by Ellen Rigell | Jan 15, 2021 | Gardening, Houseplants, Uncategorized
With large palmate leaves giving off a tropical vibe combined with a cleverly braided trunk, the money tree is more than just a symbol of prosperity. It’s a beautiful (and quite popular) houseplant. Additionally, it is known to be one of the easiest indoor trees. Here...
by Riley Fortier | Jan 13, 2021 | Biology, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
When one thinks of a tropical beach, they usually picture a palm tree hanging over clear blue water. Indeed, coconut palms are common sights on tropical beaches around the world. Aside from being aesthetically pleasing, coconut palms bear fruit abundantly, and coconut...
by Riley Fortier | Jan 10, 2021 | Education, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
Bushes and shrubs are woody, perennial plants that can take a variety of shapes, colors, and forms. The difference between a shrub and a tree is rather ambiguous. In fact, some trees have “dwarf” varieties that look much more like a bush than a tree. In general, a...
by Patrick O'Hare | Jan 8, 2021 | Flowers, Gardening, Houseplants, Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
Just like pictures, paintings, and art, indoor house plants add an interesting flavor to any room. Unlike paintings or pictures, though, plants add life to your home and can even purify your air. Identifying which plans will work best in your home can be difficult,...
by Ellen Rigell | Jan 6, 2021 | Plant Identification, Uncategorized, Useful Plants
A redbud tree is a small, deciduous tree or shrub in the genus Cercis. Found in the pea family (Fabaceae) along with legumes and beans, redbuds have the flower and seedpod forms that are typical for the family. Redbud species are native to temperate zones around the...
by Ellen Rigell | Jan 4, 2021 | Flowers, Gardening, Plant Identification, Uncategorized
Lantanas are flowering shrubs and members of the plant genus Lantana (pronounced lan-TAYN-uh). Known for having plentiful, showy flowers and long blooming season lantana plants will spruce up any garden with perennial blooms. Not only that, but they are extremely low...
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