Fun Flower Facts

Our homes certainly aren’t the only place that could use a little décor to help create a peaceful and serene environment – our place of work also requires the same! Aside from hanging pictures with positive sayings and decorating our desks with photos of family members that make us smile, another tactic we believe in is adding plants throughout the office. Not only can they make you feel good, but studies have shown that employees are more productive when workplaces are decorated with some houseplants!

All that said, could your office use a pick-me-up or two? If so, here are some plants to consider using for this purpose:

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When planning your garden or figuring out where you’ll place your potted plants and flowers, chances are you look for somewhere sunny. After all, plants and flowers need light to survive, right? While yes, the sun is probably a factor that you’ve associated with healthy plants and flowers since you first learned about science and nature, keep in mind that there are also some species that can do well in shade – in fact, some even prefer it!

If your home is surrounded by mostly shady conditions, consider including these flowers in your garden for the best results:

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Although you don’t need to have a garden or even grass on your property to know about weeds, if you have either, then you know just how frustrating weeds can be – they certainly add some time to your lawn and garden maintenance and can take away from the aesthetics of your home! However, there are some weeds that don’t look as if they’re just poking up from the ground to get in the way, and in fact, some beginner gardeners may not even realize that they’re actually a weed at all – here, we’re talking about flowering weeds.

To help you better differentiate between true flowers and flowering weeds, we’ve put together the following list of different flowering weed types:

Black Nightshades

Black nightshades are classified as broadleaf annuals, and they are commonly found in lawns and/or gardens that have really rich soil. These weeds are visually described as being climbing or bushy plants, and they typically produce white or purple flowers – they are also known to produce red or purple fruits. If you notice any signs of these in your yard you’ll want to remove them as soon as possible, as all parts of the plant are considered to be poisonous.

Common Ragworts

Common ragworts are described as having lobed leaves that are blue/green in color, and yellow flowers that are shaped like a star. Since common ragworts do re-seed at a pretty fast rate, it’s important that you remove the first few as soon as you notice them to prevent future growth. Tip: common ragworts do produce toxins, so as you remove them make sure you wear gloves to protect your hands.

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Among other things, flowers are known for their natural beauty and the amazivariang tions of colors that we find them in. But despite their current aesthetic appeal, sometimes we’re left wanting more – more flowers in more different colors!

If you’ve ever seen your favorite flower in a color that’s different from how they normally look in full bloom, you may be familiar with the phenomenon that is “painted flowers.” Today, we’re specifically taking a look at colored orchids (one of our favorites!) and answering one of the biggest questions we’re sure you have – how are they made?

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There are numerous words out there that can be used to describe flowers and plants – between their scent and appearance alone, we bet we could create a list that goes on and on! One of the most interesting descriptions, however, would have to do with how they feel when touched. While you may use adjectives such as prickly or soft depending on the flower or plant type, have you ever described one as being fuzzy? We have, and we want to share some of the specifics of these touchable plants and flowers with you; keep reading to learn more.

Fuzzy Plants

Angel’s Hair Artemisia

If you’re looking to attract some visitors such as birds and butterflies to your garden, you’ll want to consider adding some angel’s hair artemisia. Similar to some of the other plants we’ll discuss below, the foliage produced by angel’s hair artemisia is gray/silver in color. Should you choose to add some of these fuzzy garden wonders to your yard, keep in mind that they can become invasive if conditions are just right, so monitor their growth closely!

Dusty Miller

You may be better able to recognize dusty millers if you live in a warmer climate, but even if not, you may have seen them before as flower fillers! Visually, dusty millers have mostly gray leaves as well as some yellow foliage, but you might even consider them to be silver depending on how you look at them.

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