The month of August marks a shift in the garden, as the warmth of summer blends with the first whispers of autumn. Your garden…
Pruning in August is a crucial duty for gardeners who want to maintain healthy, well-shaped plants. Some plants benefit from deliberate pruning when summer…
A tropical fruit with a characteristic spiky look, pineapple is prized for its vivid, sweet-tart flavor. It is known as Ananas comosus in science.…
The origins of avocado trees were probably in Southern Mexico. Persea americana is its scientific name. Indoor avocado trees are a distinctive and satisfying…
Fruit trees that can withstand drought are crucial for sustainable gardening and farming in areas with water scarcity. When planted, these trees require constant…
A fungus and a photosynthetic partner, usually an alga or cyanobacterium, combine to form the amazing symbiotic organisms known as lichen. They have a…
Alocasia is the scientific name for the Elephant Ear Plant. The plant is native to Asia, Eastern Australia, and other tropical and subtropical countries.…
Apple, one of the world’s most popular and iconic fruits, is juicy, sweet, and crisp. Malus Gravenstein is the scientific name for it. Aside…
The perennial peppervine is indigenous to the Southeast region of the United States. It’s an aggressive invasive plant that may grow up to 20…
A striking tropical plant, the beautiful sweet potato is a perennial in Florida. It is known scientifically as Ipomoea batatas. They’re a popular choice…
A common fungal disease known as powdery mildew causes a white, powdery coating on the leaves, stems, and fruit of pumpkins and other cucurbit…