If you prefer growing native plants in your landscape, flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is a great variety to turn to. "Native to the majority of the eastern United States, dogwoods enhance curb appeal year-round, showcasing plump white, yellow or pink flowers in early spring," says Tyler Hesseltine of The Davey Tree Expert Company. "Its bright red fruit attracts birds, adding an extra touch of liveliness to any landscape."
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Located more than 2,000 feet above sea level, this garden is filled with surrealist structures, created by eccentric English poet Edward James, in a subtropical rainforest. Natural waterfalls are interlaced with pools and the towering structures.
Located in Villandry in central France, this Chateau is known for its spectacularly manicured gardens. The chateau was purchased in 1906 by Joachim Carvallo who spent a large amount of time curating the extravagant gardens.
One of the most famous gardens in the world – and certainly the best spot to catch a glimpse of the Dutch tulips – more than seven million tulips line the winding river of Keukenhof Gardens.
These 600-acre gardens were originally purchased with the intention to make a fruit plantation but were instead turned into a wildlife conservation project. They are now divided into nine different sections including the ‘Flower Valley’, ‘French Garden’ and ‘Stonehenge Garden’.
These gardens were established between 1931 and 1940 when a new owner completely transformed the gardens of Villa Taranto to make them the floral oasis they are today.
These gardens cover an impressive 1,077 acres, woodlands and meadows. The gardens came to fruition after Pierre S. du Pont purchased them in 1906 and have been wow-ing visitors ever since.
This garden was laid out by Ludwig Remy in 1821 and is situated on the grounds of Hofburg Palace. It's famous for its rose garden with over 3,000 rose bushes and 200 different cultivars of roses.
Kew Gardens has long been a Saturday afternoon staple for Londoners but with the Temperate House – the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world – reopening next month, there’s been no better time to visit.
If you visit one garden in your life, let it be this one. Claude Monet’s garden, at the home he lived in in Giverny, France, is, quite literally, like something out of a painting. A quick train ride from Paris, the garden is split into two parts - a flower garden called Clos Normand and a Japanese-inspired water garden.
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In the world of floristry beauty is an everyday thing, but as with most things in life, beauty is often in the eye of the beholder.
Flowers Across Melbourne scoured the globe to find the weirdest flowers in the world so take a seat, grab a drink and get ready to check out 40 flowers that are stranger than fiction.
Posted on February 4, 2015
Flowers That Look Like Something Else
The flower, as a reproductive organ, evolved with one primary purpose in mind – to attract pollinators like insects or birds. This function has driven their astounding evolutionary explosion of distinct colors and shapes, some of which have even come to resemble various recognizable figures, plants or animals. Their stunning colors and biodiversity have attracted another type of creature as well – us.
The Lobster Claw, also known as the False Bird of Paradise and Wild Plantain, is a bold color flower that emerges from clumps of leaves that look like bananas. The captivating reddish flower-like bracts actually hide the plant’s true flowers, which require birds with specialized beaks for pollination. The Lobster Claw can grow up to three and a half feet tall and they bloom several times each year.
Flowers have always been associated with positive emotions. Whether it’s to congratulate someone on their achievements, commemorate a special occasion or even express your feelings, flower gifting is a compassionate gesture that has been practised for thousands of years. But other than the action, some flower elements play a significant role in improving your mood. People often rely on the psychological effects of flowers to treat mental health issues such as depression, anxiety or even PTSD. Keep reading to learn the benefits of flowers in improving your mental health.
Seasons change, and gardeners are presented with a plethora of seasonal options to grow in their stunning gardens. From evergreen plants to the ones preferring particular weather, the options are truly endless, and while humans can acclimatize to the changing climates, plants lend us so much variety to grow according to the weather outdoors.
Linden flower is a sweet and gentle herb with calming, soothing properties. It is a great herb for children because of its gentleness but is just as beneficial for adults. The main benefits of linden are for the heart- both physically and emotionally.
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