The prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) is a massive genus with over 150 known species of paddle-shaped cacti that produce gorgeous flowers. Depending on the variety, the colors may be bright shades of ...

RATTLESNAKE MASTER This perennial is a native prairie plant. Although a member of the carrot family, Eryngium yuccifolium does not produce the characteristic bloom of that family. Instead, the ...

In my earlier years of gardening, I was attracted to and purchased unusual plants. Many of those didn’t survive beyond their first year. As I have “matured,” I have redirected my purchases ...

Miliaria rubra is a type of heat rash or prickly heat that happens when sweat becomes trapped under the skin. Children tend to get it more than adults because their sweat glands are still developing.

Beautiful and functional, prickly pears are resilient cacti that are perfect if you are looking for low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plants. You might think that these native succulents are ...

What's the best flower delivery service for 2025? Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and flowers are a must -- even if they serve to embellish another gift. While candy and chocolates are nice ...

The following is a list of landscape plants rated according to their resistance to deer damage. The list was compiled with input from nursery and landscape professionals, Rutgers New Jersey ...

Nothing tastes better than a fresh bounty of lettuce from your own garden or the farmer’s market – but not-so-fast when it comes to tossing it all into a bowl to eat. Lettuce, like other produce, ...

I gave two stars because the flowers did arrive the next day. I ordered from Avas Flowers because they offered next day delivery. Before looking to buy on their site, you should also be aware ...

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