You can probably recognize a cactus without looking twice. But is it a marine? Or a trachyandra? The Good House Keeping website has collected fifteen curious and strange, but (very) beautiful plants that you have probably never heard of. The…
Carnivorous plants are exotic enigmas. In addition to its magnificent and interesting appearance, its operation is as complex as its beauty (admit it, we all want one!) If you’re looking for an interesting hobby, here’s a hint of one. Keeping…
In the past, when we talked about gardensoon large and exuberant spaces came to mind, composed of several species of plants and which automatically depended on certain skills and a lot of dedication to keep up with the maintenance. This…
The process of caring for the plants is therapeutic and pleasurable: the more attention you pay to the species, the more they reward you with their natural colors and flavors. To fulfill the dream of having a home organic garden,…
One bouqueta flower arrangement or a plant make lovely gifts, especially when it’s your birthday month. Red ones symbolize love, which explains why they are often given in the Valentine’s Day. For December birthdays, the parrot’s beaks wish you happiness,…
The thick, pointed leaves make the aloe veraMore known as aloe vera, a magnificent looking plant. The combination of this with easy cultivation is what makes it very popular. Adding it to home decor, it goes well in any room…
The best ideas for little ones gardens they need to be practical, elegant and easy to implement. Knowing a little about design can help you transform a small backyard, but it’s actually quite simple to create a space that’s both…
ideas for sensorial gardens involve the five senses: touch, smell, taste, sound and sight. And there are many ways to do this to transform any environment into one that is interesting, stimulating and engaging. With a little creativity it is…
If you want to start a collection of plants for your home and you still haven’t developed your green little finger, know that some species are better than others. For starters, the easiest ones to grow are the ones you…
Lavender, or lavender (Lavandula sp.), is a bushy plant that came from the Mediterranean, from mountainous, well-lit and dry areas. That says a lot about your cultivation. If you’re imagining that it’s easy to take care of this plant, you’re…