~ And they react to the buzzing of pollinators by sweetening their nectar. Friends, this incredible article, by Ed Yong left me in the state of awe and appreciation of the unseen. "The latest experiments in this niche but increasingly vocal field come from Lilach Hadany and Yossi Yovel at Tel Aviv University. In one set,… Continue reading Plants Can Hear Animals Using Their Flowers
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The Little Touches Your Garden Is Missing
If you forget to focus on your garden this year, then you really will have your hands full once it gets unmanageable. You have this spacious back yard or wonderful front lawn in front of your home that could be used for inspiring new blooming natural landscape, but somehow instead of new growth, you find overgrown brambles… Continue reading The Little Touches Your Garden Is Missing
Geiko
~Geiko created entirely by echeveria succulent flowers at Minter Gardens, Vancouver. Inspiring and uplifting creation of nature and human's imagination. Here are the real, moving Florida lizards that greet us daily outside. Make it a very green and creative day, dear Friends. Luda@PlantsandBeyond🌿 The first image listed here does not belong to Luda @PlantsandBeyond.com, but the… Continue reading Geiko
Ready For Spring 🌷🌿
~ 🌷Happy Friday to all Friends. 🌷 Wishing you a colorful weekend with upcoming warm Spring in mind. 🌕 Now that the full moon took away all the uncertainty and high emotions, it's time to regroup, visualize and manifest the future aligned with your goals and purpose ✨🌸☀️🌸✨ Soar high and dream big🌟 Luda@PlantsandBeyond🌿 All photographs… Continue reading Ready For Spring 🌷🌿
Root Bound Porch Containers
~ Container Gardening adds so much color to your house appeal and your soul. Here is an example of an older creeping jenny plant that was purchased in the local nursery. The roots are all tight up and bundled together. Unfortunately, if the plant is not sold in time, the roots intertwine inside its original… Continue reading Root Bound Porch Containers
Florida Snow
~ Downey Jasmine is the closest we get to white snow in Florida State. There are about 200 species of jasmines which are all native to the Old World. Downy Jasmine, which is native to India, is a type of evergreen, branching vine that can be shaped as a shrub. It is a popular landscape… Continue reading Florida Snow
Creating A Lush Garden For Life
~ Having a lush garden could be fun and deeply satisfying for the soul. While your garden will certainly change depending on the season, what you are growing, and how much time you are investing in its maintenance will influence the daily interaction flow between you and your plants. Plants will thank you with their blooms… Continue reading Creating A Lush Garden For Life
New Year, New Garden Plans!
~ Right now, Spring seems so far away, but it will be here before you know it. Time does not wait for anyone. The seasonal cycle repeats itself every 365 days and perhaps this is the year your dream of having a garden will come to life. Finish procrastinating once and for all and really think about… Continue reading New Year, New Garden Plans!
How To Manage Large Lawns and Gardens
~ How many of us dream of having a big beautiful garden, with luscious green lawns that stretch out in front of us as soon as we open our backdoors? We imagine all of the things that we could do with a big outdoor space. We think of fresh green grass, bountiful fruit trees, colorful… Continue reading How To Manage Large Lawns and Gardens
Edible Viola Flowers
~ Similar to its sister the pansy, viola stands up to cold weather as well as to heat. Pansy is a biennial grown a brightly colored edible flower. There are numerous varieties and perform best during the cool days of spring and fall, and will grow and flower all winter in USDA hardiness zones 8… Continue reading Edible Viola Flowers
Why Your Garden Could Help You Sell Your House
~ When most people are getting ready to sell their house, they start thinking of all the things they have to do, pack, declutter and organize inside the dwelling. Fixing the floors, wall cracks, painting old cracked walls, renovating bathrooms and kitchen to boost the value and fixing up any loose ends that have been… Continue reading Why Your Garden Could Help You Sell Your House
Beautify Your Yard In The Winter
~ Seasons change in most areas of the world and some homes have their plants hybernating throughout the Winter months. Whether you have small or large properties or living space, the gardening space tends to be limited in many cases. You might adore your house, but find the lack of outside space a little challenging,… Continue reading Beautify Your Yard In The Winter
Plant A Garden
Have a magical day, my friends, full of inspiration.🖼 Luda@PlantsandBeyond🌿 All photographs belong to Luda @PlantsandBeyond.com ©PlantsandBeyond.com
6 Tips To Look After Your Yard On A Budget
When it comes to taking care or renovating your yard, the misconception is that it’s an incredibly costly and lengthy process. Hiring contractors, landscapers, buying materials and adding those finishing garden touches, expenses definitely seem to add up, right? However, if you are on a budget, but your yard is in need of some serious… Continue reading 6 Tips To Look After Your Yard On A Budget
What Was Your First Plant Ever?
~ Forever grateful to the very first house African Violet potted plant on my bedroom's windowsill. The simple addition of green, velvety leaves and purple flowers soared my heart and spirits as a child. That live addition of another living being in my bedroom prompted further planting and care for plants. It must have been… Continue reading What Was Your First Plant Ever?
