Matt Gallus 
The deep shade of a red flower on a cactus is inviting and draws the eye. This depends on the species of cactus as well since some have a higher chance of producing red flowers. Red is such a beautiful and powerful color that it grabs your attention as soon as you see it. In … Read more
Yellow and white are the most common colors for cactus flowers. We can think of at least five groups of cacti that will show a yellow bloom, and stay tuned because we’re going to cover everything that you need to know about cactuses and how to care for their yellow flowers. Flowers act as a … Read more
You saw the meme online where someone puts ketchup and mustard on this plant that looks like a corn dog and gives it a negative review like, “Worst corn dog I ever ate!” Going down by the lake, I’ve always loved this plant because it adds to the beauty of nature. I wouldn’t, however, want … Read more
Irises grow easily enough, but you may encounter one problem with them—as pretty as you find them, animals love to eat them. How can you stop animals from eating your irises? First, understand the types of animals that eat irises. What animals eat irises? Rabbits, moles, insects, voles, deer and ground squirrels all eat irises … Read more
Having heard someone mention garden roses and standard roses, you wondered about the differences. Keep reading because we will cover the key differences between the two varieties and essential things that you need to know about each. Growing Conditions: Roses vs Garden Roses Most florist roses grow in greenhouses where heat and light differ from … Read more
Perhaps someone gave you a bouquet of roses, and you wondered how long they would last. You want your roses to last as long as possible, and we’ll show you how to make them last longer. How long do roses last? On average, roses last one to one-and-a-half weeks after being cut. To lengthen the … Read more
Many people throw their coffee grounds away after using them, missing a prime opportunity to make further use out of them. Coffee grounds have antimicrobial properties and can suppress some forms of fungus, wilts and rots. What plants like coffee grounds? There are over 30 plants that like coffee grounds. Those plants include blueberries, azaleas, … Read more
Prized as one of the most treasured garden flowers, you may have wondered to yourself how often roses bloom. Keeping in mind this flower acts more finicky than any of the others, adding it to your garden will make it look even more beautiful. How often do roses bloom? Roses bloom on and off throughout … Read more
Unlike other types of plants, cacti can tolerate abuse better than most plants. Still, you have signs that you should pay close attention to because it indicates a problem. One of those signs is a cactus that starts to shrink. Why is my cactus shrinking? Cacti that shrink mean you need to water them more … Read more
You planted some roses with the purpose of enjoying them, only to have the squirrels come in and eat them before they could grow. Not only do they gobble down the climbing new shoots, but they also eat the rose buds too. Why do squirrels eat roses? Roses smell lovely to squirrels, which can draw … Read more
