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The plant world is full of wonders that often seem too strange to be real. Some species have evolved unique shapes, colours, and behaviours that challenge our expectations of what a plant should look ...

Beautiful and exotic, hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) flowers are the perfect choice for bringing tropical flair into your home. With their vibrant colors and lush blooms, they’ve become one of the ...

Health benefits of snake plant: Keeping snake plants at home helps filter indoor air. It is one of the rare plants that can absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, thereby improving air quality ...

Two weeks ago, I wrote about being enamored with purple flowers and the feeling of calm their presence in the garden creates. I mentioned this was not by chance, since purple is an analogous color of ...

(WGHP) — Fall brings out the beautiful colors in nature. Deep shades of yellow, orange and red dot the landscape along with a little pink. In Grow Like A Pro, Horticulture Agent Taylor Jones shows us ...

Expect above-normal temperatures this week in the Piedmont Triad ...

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This sustainable, low-maintenance lawn alternative will have you ditching grass for good. Grass may seem like an obvious choice for a yard covering but it’s actually a modern-ish norm. The idea of a ...

Ok. Let’s get this out of the way. Every time I write about lawns, my inbox jams up with messages from the lawn haters. “Biological wasteland.” “Unconscionable assault on nature.” “Abomination upon ...