Ludwigia sedioides (Mosaic Flower) is an emergent aquatic perennial forming attractive rosettes, 3-6 in. wide (7-15 cm), of red and green diamond-shaped leaves. Reminiscent of mosaics, they float on the water surface, contracting at night and spreading out again during daylight hours. The edges of central and older leaves turn bright red when the plant is grown under bright light. In summer, the plant boasts cup-shaped bright yellow flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), in the leaf axils.
Above all else, this floating stem plant requires light. Even values in the higher range of what is possible over a planted aquarium are often not enough...
Does my houseplant have the Mosaic Virus? Find out about the most common symptoms and potential treatment methods for TMV.
Cannas are beautiful, showy flowering plants. Because they're such all-around winners in the garden, it can be especially devastating to discover your cannas are infected with disease. Learn more abou
Mosaic plant (Ludwigia sedioides) growing, care, seeds, benefits, uses and facts. How to properly care for and plant false loosestrife in ponds.
Today, we share 25 facts you may not know about Keukenhof Gardens and the iconic tulip, as well as my favourite tulip garden photos from Lisse, the Netherlands.
The Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii," commonly called flowering maple, gets its...
The Watershed is a mixed-use commercial/residential building and a rare exception to our residential garden focus. We can’t say enough good things about the structure (green materials, loca…
Fittonia, also known as nerve plant, is a genus of tropical flowering plants in the Acanthaceae plant family.
This heavily blooming, half-hardy shrub was named after a 16th-century Ambassador Jean Nicot, the first man who brought tobacco to the French court. Nowadays, we can find 67 species of Nicotiana coming from North America,
Fittonia is often called a "nerve plant" or "mosaic plant." The plant features beautiful red, pink, or white veins that contrast with dark green foliage. Caring for fittonia requires a little more effort compared to most houseplants due to it being indigenous to South American rain forests.
Serruria Blushing Bride produces a mass of gorgeous cream dainty flowers. Blushing Bride has a long lasting display - ideal for cut flowers and home gardens.
This heavily blooming, half-hardy shrub was named after a 16th-century Ambassador Jean Nicot, the first man who brought tobacco to the French court. Nowadays, we can find 67 species of Nicotiana coming from North America,
This was an experiment by a kindergarten class. They dropped seeds in the cracks of the sidewalk to see what would happen.
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Calathea musaica (Calathea Network) blossoms in bright, indirect light away from direct sunlight, warm and humid conditions and moderately moist, rich, well-drained soil.
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Mosaic is the art of creating images with an assemblage of small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials. It is a technique of decorative art. Most mosaics are made of small, flat, roughly square pieces of stone or glass of different colors, known as tesserae, but some, especially…
There aren’t a lot of plants that are as showy as Mexican petunia (Ruellia brittoniana) when it’s in full bloom. It’s a strong-willed perennial that you’ll find in old landscapes ...
rtfgvb This week I am featuring a made-to-order garden from Spring Hill Nurseries. For those of you that are not confident in your planning skills, this nursery has a handful of pre-planned, ready to plant gardens. This one is nice because it is planned for waves of color in every season. I ordered this garden […]
Add color to your landscape with easy-to-make stepping stones you decorate with mosaics. Use the same technique for other mosaic garden projects.
Foxgloves are dramatic cut flowers in a purple and white floral arrangement. Follow step-by-step instructions for Digitalis purpurea, from garden to vase.
Watching a plant grow is exciting and watching one you've rooted even more so! Here are 5 easy to propagate plants for your garden.
Greetings from Lisse, Netherland! 2015 is exactly 125 years since the death of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). This moment was seized by Keukenhof to honour the famous artist. The highlight of the Va…
Isn’t it amazing how physical perspective can change a garden? Below are four views of the same section of the garden we built on Coos Bay.
Discover the ideal time on when to cut back hostas for optimal growth! 🌿 ✂️ Our guide provides expert advice on seasonal cues, pruning techniques, and aftercare to ensure your hostas remain vibrant, healthy, and ready to flourish come spring. Dive into garden mastery!
Nerve plant (Fittonia albivenis) is a perfect houseplant for pots, terrariums, or bottle gardens. Learn how to grow and repot it in this easy guide.
Planting decorative flower borders along the sides of your walkways can soften the hard,...
In this step by step guide we teach you exactly how to propagate begonia with detailed images to help you along the way.
Ctenanthe Lubbersiana, a member of the Marantaceae family, is renowned for its beautiful ovate mosaic foliage that's eaves fold up at night.
Gresgarth Hall in Lancashire, where Arabella Lennox-Boyd indulges her passion for growing rare plants in contrasting terraces and borders around a lake
Does my houseplant have the Mosaic Virus? Find out about the most common symptoms and potential treatment methods for TMV.
Level up your garden this summer and give it a whole new life with gorgeous outdoor mosaic artworks
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A COUPLE OF YOU COMMENTED when I posted a spring “walk in the garden” story years back, asking for help with the subject of underplanting
This heavily blooming, half-hardy shrub was named after a 16th-century Ambassador Jean Nicot, the first man who brought tobacco to the French court. Nowadays, we can find 67 species of Nicotiana coming from North America,
Do you use anything for reinforcing hypertufa? Is it necessary? If you do use reinforcement, what do you use? I can tell you what and when I use fibers or
