Jasmine is enchanting. The white flowers cloak the vines like a blanket of stars, but it’s the scent that holds us in its thrall.Infusing perfumes, candles, and soaps,
28.06.2023 - 11:47 / treehugger.com
The nectar produced by flowering plants is an important food source for many creatures with whom we share our space. And those of us who want to attract wildlife to our gardens are well aware that we should have flowering plants in bloom over as much of the year as possible.
Choosing plants that are nectar-rich can also be a good strategy because it can help us to provide for insects and other pollinators and predatory insects where we live. And ultimately, help us to provide for ourselves and our families too.
In the interactions between plants and animals and the mutualistic, symbiotic relationships many have evolved with one another, we can begin to see the interconnected complexity of life. Nectar lies at the very heart of many of these plant-animal relationships.
Plants have evolved to produce nectar to attract pollinators that feed upon the nectar and assist in pollination by brushing against the reproductive parts of a flower and picking up or depositing pollen to complete the fertilization process. In return, the pollinators receive a source of energy from the sugar-rich nectar they consume.
Nectaries are typically present in the flowers of plant species that are pollinated by wildlife and are typically absent in those plants that are wind pollinated and therefore do not need to attract wildlife for pollination.
Sometimes, nectar is also produced by plants to attract insects that protect a plant from being eaten. In these cases, nectaries may not always be within a flower. Another function of nectar can be to protect against pathogens, and in some plants, certain proteins have antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
By recognizing the relationships that have evolved between plants and animals surrounding nectar,
Jasmine is enchanting. The white flowers cloak the vines like a blanket of stars, but it’s the scent that holds us in its thrall.Infusing perfumes, candles, and soaps,
And their horticultural experiments seem to prove that’s true.Its director, Ethan Kauffman, and I spoke about how he and his team are reinterpreting the grand old landscape with a natives-only ethos that was handed down to them by the nonprofit called Natural Lands that conserved the p
If you’re a little more serious about gardening and love it you probably have a decent collection of hand tools for gardening. And you’ve probably got them all categorized from hand trowels and spades to gloves and hats to metal rakes and push hoes. On the other hand, there are a group of tools that tend to somewhat collect dust (or dirt), in lieu of the aforementioned basic gardening equipment. With that, here’s a rundown of the most essential garden power tools to have in your garden shed.
Choose a bottle with raised bottom and create a channel through it, wide enough to let the wasp fly in. Complete instructions are available at Garden Therapy.
Harry's Chelsea garden, The School Food Matters Garden
In the well-to-do town of Bedford, New York, there are a few givens: there are apple orchards and quaint bed and breakfasts, cute bakeries and amazing antiques shops and, of course, many grand estates complete with rolling green lawns and well-hedged gardens. Perhaps most impressive of the latter belongs to the doyenne of the domestic, Martha Stewart.
Hens and chicks plants make great low-maintenance options for dry, sunny gardens. And there are so many interesting cultivars available in a range of hues, from chocolate brown to green to bright orange and yellow. The common name may be confusing until you grow them yourself and realize it makes sense. One main rosette (mama hen) will eventually produce several offsets or babies (the chicks!). Though I’ve never heard them referred to by houseleeks, their other common name, the Latin name you’ll see on plant tags for these popular succulents is Sempervivum. They are members of the stonecrop family (Crassulaceae).
Indulge in new plants for the garden and discover recently launched tools, kit and botanically influenced home accessories.
You can enjoy a fragrant garden, even if you don’t have space to garden. As the majority of the fragrant plants are mainly vines or shrubs, you can easily grow them in pots. Arrange these fragrant plants on your balcony, patio or rooftop garden according to your preference and climate.
Rosa ‘Boscobel’ in a walled garden in east London
Life feels like a nonstop grind of weighing different options, doesn’t it?“Creamy or crunchy?” “Denim or khaki?” “Do I tell them how I
Green thumbs unite! If you’re looking for a natural and cost-effective way to give your plants the nutrient boost they crave, look no further! Get ready to boost your plants’ growth and health with this simple DIY Potassium Rich Plant Fertilizer. With just a few household items, you’ll be on your way to a thriving garden in no time!