Native Plants

Regional Plant Lists

Here we present some representative native plants: trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants for different regions of the United States. To learn more about native plants

Gardening

How to Protect Trees and Plants From Insects and Sunburn

You wouldn’t guess our life and the light source sun can have some negative effects, right? If you are a beginner gardener, you would think you need to choose a place that receives sunlight well. But in a moment, you will learn why this is not recommended. You also need to do something against pests, right? They love plants and trees and mostly see them as a house. Insects can harm the plants and trees easily as much as excesive sun.

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Psychological Benefits of Gardening

After starting something from scratch and putting effort into it, it is satisfyingly happy to see the results. One of the best examples is growing plants and caring for the garden. A small hobby garden can give you this result even if it is not a large area. What could be the psychological benefits of gardening? It reduces the stress on us and releases happiness in our bodies. Also, our effort for a successful ending brings us responsibility day by day, of course, with other benefits.

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Deciduous and Evergreen Trees

Deciduous and evergreen trees differ from each other in shedding their leaves. Deciduous species are the trees that we commonly see and usually shed their leaves in autumn and remain bare in winter. Evergreens, on the other hand, are trees that generally remain leafy, even if they shed their leaves occasionally. If you’re thinking of planting one of them, our article will surely help you decide for whatever reason.

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What Pots to Use for Indoor Plants

If you are interested in growing plants at home and what pots to use for indoor plants, you should know a couple of things beforehand because your choice may impact the growing environment for the plant. For example, because they allow for better soil drainage and aeration, terracotta and unglazed ceramic pots are widely used for indoor plants. We’re delving into the scene of potting and repotting plants.

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How to Grow Corn From Seed

If you plant corn according to the rules, you’ll probably be rewarded with solid stalks that yield one to two ears of corn each. You just need to research how to grow corn from seed thoroughly. In this article, we’ll explain the growing process generally, but remember that the growth process depends on the corn’s variety. Everything you need to grow corn is below if you’re interested.

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Soil Guide for Gardeners

Some characteristics of a specific soil are immutable. Among them is its texture. When examining your soil, the texture is an excellent place to start. Understanding it will help you become more aware of any advantages and potential limitations on your plot of land. The central aspect of the soil is deciding what to plant according to your soil type. So, we have prepared this soil guide for gardeners to be used as a stepping stone on your agricultural journey.

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How to Stake a Tree to Grow Straight

Wood or metal placed on the sides of the trees to support them are called stakes. In general, staking is best suited for trees in danger of damage by wind, humans, or just prone-to-lean trunks. Older trees may lean due to severe storms, lack of necessary sunlight and soil, or developmental problems. So, how to stake a tree to grow straight is important. In our article, we’ll give out tips to prevent it at any level of leaning, from leaning slightly to the crooked-planted phase.

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