Purslane belongs to the genus Portulaca and the family Portulacaceae. There are approximately 40 – 100 species inside the genus, which is made up of short-lived perennial succulents. Several species are well-loved garden ornamentals that are grown as annuals in cooler climates. Most notably is P. grandiflora, which is also called the moss rose. These … Read more
It’s no secret that succulents have become extremely popular in recent years, mostly as easy-care indoor plants that add a touch of greenery to your living spaces. There are even succulent enthusiasts who have become avid collectors of all types of succulent plants. So, What Are Succulent Plants? In a nutshell, succulents are plants that … Read more
Anyone who is an avid gardener or just interested in plants has no doubt wondered about all the beautiful flowers that the world has to offer! From annuals, biennials, and perennials, to herbs, vines, shrubs, and trees, the list seems to be endless. If you’ve ever wondered about plants that begin with the letter X, … Read more
It might be the right time to give your outdoor space a makeover or maybe you have relocated and are excited at the prospect of starting over from scratch! No matter what your reason is, a lot of behind-the-scenes work goes into creating your dream outdoor space, and any seasoned gardener will tell you it … Read more
Have you ever wondered how many flowers there are in the world and if you should add them to your garden? The answer is there are hundreds if not thousands of incredible plants out there but the light, soil, and climate in your space will narrow down what you can choose! This list of names … Read more
The list of flowering plants is endless! There is such a large selection it can give even the most skilled researcher a headache. However, if we narrow it down to letters of the alphabet, the choices become much easier. Surprisingly, the list of different kinds of flowers that start with the letter V is long, … Read more
There are endless possibilities when it comes to plants for your garden, whether you’re looking for an annual, biennial, perennial, bulb, shrub, vine, or tree, the list seems to go on and on, and on! Even for the most experienced gardeners, this can seem a little intimidating, luckily, with a little research, you can rule … Read more
There are so many weird and wonderful flowers in the world, that anyone starting a new garden, or giving their garden a much-needed makeover may find themselves wondering where to start! Luckily the light levels, soil type, garden style, and more can help us to narrow down what plants should be included in our garden … Read more
For anyone who has decided to give their garden a little makeover, or is thinking about trying out gardening as a new hobby, it will come as no surprise that when it comes to flowering plants, shrubs, trees, and vines, the choices are almost unlimited! There are so many wonderful plants to choose from, that … Read more
One of the most exciting things about having a garden is choosing what plants to grow! Unfortunately, there are so many wonderful flowering plants, shrubs, trees, and vines, that sometimes the task of narrowing it down to a select few can feel like a headache. Seasoned gardeners thoroughly research the care, growing habits, and look … Read more