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Diane Williams

Designing An Enchanting Woodland Garden

Creating a woodland garden provides you with enchanting spaces that bring a sense of tranquility and magic to your outdoor environment. A woodland garden transforms your outdoor space into a haven of serenity. The thoughtful arrangement of trees, shrubs, and ground covers brings in the ambience and layered structure of a forest. You’ll love the …

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Japanese Painted Fern Care

All of the varieties of the Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum) are stunningly beautiful in their silver and burgundy splendor. Choose from the silvery foliage of the ghost fern, the more intensely colored Burgundy lace, or a painted Japanese fern like the Silver Falls with coloring in the mid range. Japanese painted ferns are delightful …

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Grow your Own Medicinal Herbs

Medicinal herbs have been used for centuries to treat a wide variety of ailments and conditions. Many herbs have medicinal properties that can help to reduce inflammation, Boost the immune system, Promote relaxation, Improve digestion and Treat skin conditions. In the garden, herb flowers and scents attract pollinators and beneficial insects that help balance our …

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Moon Cactus Care And Propagation

The grafted Moon Cactus, (Gymnocalycium mihanovichii) is a popular species of cactus that belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is native to South America, specifically to Argentina and parts of Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil. This cactus is also known as Ruby Ball, Red Cap, Red Hibotan, or Hibotan cacti. In this post we discuss moon …

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Birds Nest Fern

Birds Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus) has piqued the interest of botanists and horticulturalists for generations. In nature, this fern thrives in the shaded nooks of rainforests. It lives among towering trees and undergrowth. The Indigenous cultures from Southeast Asia to Polynesia and even parts of Australia, have used this plant for both ornamental and practical …

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Echeveria Plants: Why We Love them

Echeveria is a diverse, captivating genus of succulent plants. This genus is known for its stunning rosette-shaped foliage and charming flowers. Native to arid regions of Central America, particularly Mexico, Echeverias have evolved to thrive in dry, sunny environments. This is a large genus of succulent plants belonging to the Crassulaceae family. Succulent enthusiasts love …

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Parodia leninghausii

The golden Ball Cactus (Parodia Leninghausii), is well-known and sought after by cactus enthusiasts and collectors. They love this cactus for its compact size, vibrant golden spines, and occasional bursts of yellow flowers. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a beginner plant lover, the Golden Ball Cactus is a worthy addition to your collection. This …

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Christmas Cactus

The Christmas Cactus, (Schlumbergera truncata), is a stunning succulent native to the coastal mountains of Brazil. This cactus has captured the loyalty of untold plant enthusiasts for generations. The ability to display vibrant flowers during the holiday season, earn this succulent the common name “Christmas Cactus”. It blooms at times other plants are dormant. It’s …

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