Flowers & Plants

A vibrant depiction of an indoor greenhouse setting. In the foreground, a healthy and lush creeping zinnia plant is growing in a terracotta pot, its trailing stems and sunny yellow blooms climbing and cascading over the sides. Sunlight filters through a nearby window, casting a warm, inviting glow over the scene. Also present in the image is a watering can, a small pair of gardening shears, a trowel, all unbranded. The backdrop is a neutral wall that enhances the green of the foliage and the brilliance of the blooms. The entire scene exudes an atmosphere of tranquility and the joy of indoor gardening.

Cultivating an Indoor Creeping Zinnia for Sunny Blooms

An aesthetically pleasing vegetable garden with carefully labeled rows showcasing various stages of growth. On one side, freshly turned soil prepared for planting. Adjacent to it, young sprouts emerge, well-watered and full of life. The middle of the garden features fully grown plants ready for harvest while the opposite end displays old plants ready for composting. The garden flourishes under the soft glow of the sun and is structured to allow for easy rotation of plantings to ensure a consistent cycle of growth and harvest.

Succession Planting: Continuous Harvest in Vegetable Gardens

The Role of Companion Plants in Indoor Gardening

A detailed look at the Garden Horsetail plant, a species with a long history stretching back to prehistoric times. The scene showcases the plant in its natural habitat, displaying its characteristic features, such as jointed, bamboo-like stems, and whorl-patterned branches. In the foreground, several samples of the plant in various stages of growth, from sprouting to a mature form. Visible manifestations of the plant's invasive nature are shown, by demonstrating a large horsetail colony covering a broad space. The image encapsulates both the invasive and the resilient nature of this ancient plant species.

Garden Horsetail: Identifying and Managing This Ancient Plant

A vivid, detailed representation of a lush, green pine forest under a clear blue sky. The sturdy pine trees stand tall, their branches heavily laden with clusters of green pine needles. Intermingled within the serene scene, several pine sawflies are found, painted in organic colors to blend with the natural surroundings. The flies are illustrated on the verge of attacking the pine trees. An invisible barrier symbolizes protection, depicted as a shimmer that wraps around the trees. There is an absence of human presence and brands within the forest, maintaining a pure, untouched natural environment.

Protecting Pine Trees from Pine Sawfly

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Flowers & Plants Team

Flowers & Plants Team is a group of passionate horticulturists, garden designers, and plant enthusiasts dedicated to sharing their knowledge and love for the botanical world. With a diverse background in various aspects of gardening and plant care, our team brings together a wealth of experience to provide practical, insightful, and inspiring content. From the latest trends in indoor and outdoor gardening to tried-and-true care techniques, we cover a broad spectrum of topics to help both novice and experienced plant lovers thrive. At Flowers & Plants Team, we believe every leaf, petal, and root has a story worth telling, and we’re here to share those stories with you.

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A practical, serene backyard showcasing various strategies to deter squirrels. To the left, a healthy, robust fig tree stands, its limbs laden with ripe, juicy figs. Around its trunk, an unobtrusive, closely woven mesh netting has been installed to discourage climbing. A freestanding, eco-friendly noise device is positioned near the bottom, which emits sounds irritating to squirrels but harmonious to human ears. To the right, a bird feeder hangs, designed with a weight-sensitive triggered mechanism that closes access to food when a squirrel attempts to dine. The absence of people adds to the idyllic tranquility of the scene.

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Fig Trees

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Flowers & Plants Team

Flowers & Plants Team is a group of passionate horticulturists, garden designers, and plant enthusiasts dedicated to sharing their knowledge and love for the botanical world. With a diverse background in various aspects of gardening and plant care, our team brings together a wealth of experience to provide practical, insightful, and inspiring content. From the latest trends in indoor and outdoor gardening to tried-and-true care techniques, we cover a broad spectrum of topics to help both novice and experienced plant lovers thrive. At Flowers & Plants Team, we believe every leaf, petal, and root has a story worth telling, and we’re here to share those stories with you.

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A close-up view of several plantain weeds emerging through a neat and well-manicured green lawn. The weeds are accurately identifiable with their long, protruding leaves, distinct seed spikes and broad-oval shape. Carefully placed gardening tools are scattered around the lawn - a manual weeder, a pair of gloves, and a water can. The background shows more of the lawn which looks lush and thrives, setting a stark contrast against the invasive plantain weeds. The overall tone of the image is vibrant and informative, yet maintains a serene garden atmosphere.

Spotting Plantain Weeds: Identification and Lawn Care Tips

Recognizing and Managing Wild Violet in Your Garden

An illustration depicting an environmental scene in Minnesota. Vividly colored harmful plants are wreaking havoc in a lush garden. Focus on the dramatic elements: poison ivy climbing up an old oak tree, and poison oak spreading out on the ground. Giant hogweed with their large, dome-shaped white flowers stand menacingly by a wooden fence. Integrate visually striking elements of Minnesota's natural beauty like purple lady slippers (Minnesota's state flower) subtly being overrun by these harmful plants. The season is summer which is clearly indicative from the sun that is about to set in the background.

Minnesota’s Garden Alert: Hazardous Plants

Deterring Birds from Pecking at Windows

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Flowers & Plants Team

Flowers & Plants Team is a group of passionate horticulturists, garden designers, and plant enthusiasts dedicated to sharing their knowledge and love for the botanical world. With a diverse background in various aspects of gardening and plant care, our team brings together a wealth of experience to provide practical, insightful, and inspiring content. From the latest trends in indoor and outdoor gardening to tried-and-true care techniques, we cover a broad spectrum of topics to help both novice and experienced plant lovers thrive. At Flowers & Plants Team, we believe every leaf, petal, and root has a story worth telling, and we’re here to share those stories with you.

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