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Lily of the Valley in History Lily of the valley was native to Europe and distributed to North America and Northern Asia. It prefers shade to sun and grows as a wild flower in England. According to legend, lily of the valley flowers…

Under the right conditions, a Thanksgiving cactus will bloom once a year during the late fall. How Long Do Thanksgiving Cacti Live? Holiday cacti are often passed down through generations because they have an incredibly long life. A…

In mild climates rhododendrons and azaleas can be planted almost any time of the year with reasonable success. In colder areas, early spring planting is recommended, with early fall planting being a second choice. moreover, Do…

Bird of paradise plants are also often grown indoors. They can live for a long time with proper maintenance, which includes watering, fertilization and cutting old, damaged and brown leaves off. Removing them will make the plant more…

Lily flowers should be removed as soon as they fade. Blooms left in place will produce seed, which diverts energy from flower production and plant growth. The flowers can be cut or pinched off. Alternatively, cut the stalks when the blooms…

Loam is a subcategory of topsoil. Therefore loam is topsoil, but topsoil is not always loam. It is a mixture of sand, silt, clay, and organic matter. A medium loam has a makeup of 40% sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay according to the USDA…

Prayer plant is a good houseplant: It's easy to grow, has fun foliage, and is a hardy indoor plant, ensuring you can be pretty successful with it! Prayer plant is a low, spreading plant that's often grown in hanging baskets, but will also…

While lauded in most of the world, neem oil is currently banned in Canada due to the potential side effects of misuse. One must know how often to apply neem oil to protect plants from potential damage. It also will help protect beneficial…

Your Christmas cactus will enjoy a coffee as much as you do! Coffee grounds are a good source of potassium and nitrogen, two things the cactus needs to keep it healthy. Don't use the grounds straight away, as moist grounds can go moldy, so…

Give catmint plenty of space as it tends to grow wider than tall. Although it prefers full sun, catmint will thrive with some afternoon shade. Keep new plants or transplants watered until they can fend for themselves. moreover, Can…