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What is an easy growing butterfly bush for a low maintenance landscape?

Cassia bahamensis (Senna mexicana) - Bahama Senna

Cassia bahamensis (Senna mexicana) - Bahama Senna

🏖 What is an easy growing butterfly bush for a low maintenance landscape?
  • ☀️ Cassia bahamensis (Senna mexicana) - Bahama Senna is a fantastic addition to low-maintenance landscapes, especially in Southern gardens.
  • ☀️ This hardy, compact shrub is beloved for its dense, lush green foliage and abundant clusters of vibrant golden-yellow flowers that bloom from fall to early spring.
  • ☀️ The blooms are not only visually striking but also serve as an essential nectar source for butterflies, particularly the Cloudless Sulphur butterfly, making it a pollinator magnet.
  • ☀️ What makes Bahama Senna a landscaper's favorite is its remarkable resilience. It's highly drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun, and requires little water once established - perfect for areas with water restrictions or hot climates.
  • ☀️ Its low-growing, compact habit (typically under 5 feet) makes it ideal for small gardens, borders, or containers, where it adds a splash of color without overwhelming other plants.
  • ☀️ Additionally, its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, and it requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape, making it truly low-maintenance.
  • ☀️ For those looking for a beautiful, easy-care shrub that attracts pollinators and brightens the garden with golden hues, Bahama Senna is an outstanding choice.


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The bigger the better?

The bigger the better?
🐈🐈🐈 The bigger the better?

"The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it." - Molière

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Could Mango be the secret to youthful skin?

Could Mango be the secret to youthful skin?
🥭 Could Mango be the secret to youthful skin?

🙂 Packed with anti-aging and immune-boosting benefits, could this tropical fruit be the key to your skin's natural glow?

  • 😊 Mango for Rejuvenation: Mangoes promote rejuvenation and improve skin condition, according to the research.

  • 😊 Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Aging Effects: Mango contains components with anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating properties.

  • 😊 Vitamin C Boost: Mango is rich in Vitamin C and ascorbic acid, which strengthen the immune system.

  • 😊 Better Iron Absorption: Mango fruit supports improved iron absorption in the body.

  • 😊 Collagen Support: Mango helps maintain collagen levels in connective tissues for healthy skin.


🔥 Plant a mango tree today and start growing your own path to health and vitality!

👍 What other fruit or plants are good for skin? Share in comments⬇️

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Were all unique, just like everyone else

Were all unique, just like everyone else
🐈 We're all unique, just like everyone else

"Despite our differences, we are all PEOPLE, and that's what makes us the same.” – Desmond Tutu

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Why getting bigger plants in bigger pots are a better choice than smaller ones

Why getting bigger plants in bigger pots are a better choice than smaller ones
🏝 Why getting bigger plants in bigger pots are a better choice than smaller ones

Stronger Roots: Bigger pots give roots more room to spread, making them stronger and healthier.
Easier to Establish: These plants adjust more quickly when planted, making them easier to care for.
Faster Growth: Plants will grow faster once planted in your garden, as their larger root systems help them absorb nutrients and water more effectively.
Better Resilience: Larger plants can handle stress, like temperature changes or less watering, better than smaller ones.

🍀 Choosing a plant in 3-7 gallon pot means a healthier, faster-growing plant with less work needed, than for 1 gal plant.

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What jasmine blooms year around?

Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine

Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine

Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine

Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine

Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine

Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine

🗓 What jasmine blooms year around?
  • ❤️ Jasminum dichotomum - Rose Bud Jasmine or Everblooming Jasmine, is rare and captivating. This unique jasmine is adored for its highly fragrant flowers that bloom year-round, filling the air with a sweet, floral scent.
  • ❤️ Yes, it has Rose Buds! Its glossy green leaves add an elegant touch, beautifully contrasting with dark pink buds that open into pure white, star-shaped flowers.
  • ❤️ Super fast growing! This vigorous grower isn't just a delight for the senses - it's also a powerhouse in the garden, capable of covering a fence, trellis, or pagoda in no time.
  • ❤️ For those looking to add both fragrance and beauty to their landscape with minimal fuss, rose bud jasmine is a spectacular choice that's sure to impress!


👍 What is your favorite jasmine? Share in comments⬇️

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Summer year around

Summer year around
☀️ Summer year around

"In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer." - Albert Camus

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What makes Canistel Fruit so special?

Canistel, Egg Fruit (Pouteria campechiana)

Canistel, Egg Fruit (Pouteria campechiana)

💛 What makes Canistel Fruit so special?

You will be surprised how many health benefits this fruit can offer! Canistel or Egg Fruit (Pouteria campechiana) is a beautiful, curiously shaped piece of Nature's Art, and the tree is super easy to grow. Native to South America, it is relatively cold hardy and fast growing, providing with the first crop within a year or two.
  • 📍 Variety of Shapes: Can be round, oval, spindle, or heart-shaped with a smooth, glossy skin.
  • 📍 Ripening Color: Turns yellow or pale orange when ready to harvest.
  • 📍 Unique Texture: Firm and mealy flesh, becoming softer and pasty at the center - similar to a hard-boiled egg yolk.
  • 📍 Sweet Flavor: Musky, with hints of baked sweet potato.
  • 📍 Culinary Uses: Enjoy fresh with salt, lime, or mayonnaise; or use in custards, milkshakes, pancakes, jams, and ice cream.
  • 📍 Versatile Ingredient: Popular in Thailand for cakes, jelly, and other desserts.


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10 Health Benefits of Canistel Fruit
How to make exotic Canistel Egg Fruit Custard - Recipe

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Colorful varieties of Chinese Hat Flower

Holmskioldia sanguinea - Chinese Hat Flower, Red

Holmskioldia sanguinea - Chinese Hat Flower, Red

Holmskioldia cintrina - Chinese Hat Flower, Yellow

Holmskioldia cintrina - Chinese Hat Flower, Yellow

Holmskioldia sanguinea - Chinese Hat Flower, Bronze

Holmskioldia sanguinea - Chinese Hat Flower, Bronze

💕 Colorful varieties of Holmskioldia sanguinea - Chinese Hat Flower

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