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Plumeria Obtusa (Singapore Plumeria) Growing Guide

Plumeria Obtusa (Singapore Plumeria) Growing Guide

Globally adored and cultivated for its highly ornamental, sweetly fragranced flowers, Plumeria Obtusa is the perfect pick for any grower hoping to establish a small decorative tree in their landscapes or outdoor spaces.It features delicate 5-petalled flowers with yellow throats that bloom in bouquet-like clusters amidst leathery, dark-green glossy teardrop-shaped leaves and an attractive form.Here […]

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How to Grow Avocado Trees at Home Indoors and Outdoors

How to Grow Avocado Trees at Home Indoors and Outdoors

Guacamole and avocado on toast have become summer staples around the world, learning how to grow avocados indoors will make sure you are ready to make this delicious meal anytime you want. Add to that the fact that avocado is packed with fiber and fat-soluble vitamins and you have an all-round winner on your hands. Learn […]

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Mimosa Tree (Albizia Julibrissi) Complete Growing Guide

Mimosa Tree (Albizia Julibrissi) Complete Growing Guide

Mimosa tree is extremely fast-growing and quick to establish so it is therefore known to be quite invasive for some growers. Knowing where to plant it and how to maintain the tree can be the difference between having a good or bad experience overall. If you’re looking for an easy to grow, fast-growing deciduous flowering tree […]

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Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia) Growing & Care Guide

Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia) Growing & Care Guide

Being widely used and sought-after due to its hardy nature and abundance of color, the Crepe Myrtle is an excellent choice for growers who want to add a feature tree to their gardens or perhaps rather use it as a deciduous hedge or screen. Either way, this gorgeous tree will add year-long color and lusciousness to […]

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Strelitzia Nicolai How to Grow Giant White Bird of Paradise Plant

Strelitzia Nicolai | How to Grow Giant White Bird of Paradise Plant

When it comes to eye-catching plants, there are few that rival the bird of paradise plant, and its larger counterpart the Strelitzia Nicolai or Giant White Bird of Paradise. These gorgeous tropical plants are the perfect way to add a tropical touch of green to your home, garden or poolside. The Strelitzia Nicolai is a large, evergreen, […]

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8 Different Quick Growing Trees for Small Gardens

9 Different Fast Growing Small Trees for Gardens

A small garden requires a different sort of tree than a normal sized tree. Depending on the variety of tree, a full grown tree can grow to over 20 feet tall. They can take a decade to mature, which is far too long for a home gardener to wait. Luckily, there are plenty of different quick […]

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