How to Care for Solanaceae
Solanaceae, the nightshade, is a family of flowering plants. It includes 102 genera and more than 2500 species. These plants are economically important. Therefore, people cultivate them…
Juniper Berries and Their Uses
Juniper berries are most famously used to flavour gin but have been used by various cultures for thousands of years. Juniper “berries” are actually seeds produced by…
Pruning Seasons For Common Plants
Knowing exactly when to prune a plant is one of the most rewarding aspects of gardening. By learning the exact needs of each plant, gardeners can develop…
Pepper plant characteristics
Peppers (scientific name: Capsicum) constitute a genus of 20-30 plants. However, only five species are what we know as truly cultivated peppers. We all pretty much know…
17 Types Of Pepper Plants
Peppers are among the most popular vegetables and fruits (yes, both!). Many of the world’s cuisines are unimaginable without their influence. It is no wonder – because…
Pruning Juniper Bushes
With their fabulously fragrant scent and beautiful blue berries, junipers are beloved by horticulturalists. Although they are fairly hardy and easy to care for, junipers have some…
How To Care For Peppers
Peppers are one of the world’s favorite veggies and with good reason. The specific aroma of sweet peppers is like nothing else, and the hot varieties add…
Trimming Rhododendron Bushes
Nothing brings a spectacular show of spring color like rhododendron bushes. Although they’re pretty hardy, rhododendrons will need a little investment of time to keep their flowers…
How to Care for Rubiaceae
Rubiaceae is the madder or the bedstraw family of the flowering plants, consisting of 611 genera with more than 13,150 species of trees, herbs, lianas, and shrubs….
Pruning Pepper Plants
Everything you need to know about pruning pepper plants Owning a garden and growing your own fruits and vegetables is a dream of many homeowners. Peppers are…