It’s not really one of the health benefits of spinach but the dark green leaves with a crunch in them. Yes, that’s a bonus.Spinach, botanically is called Spinacia oleracea, is a very commonly available vegetable.The benefits of eating spinach have been discussed and recognized for decades. To encourage children to eat spinach, even the cartoon character of Popeye is shown to gain his energy from spinach.

Container gardening can be a great way to grow plants by themselves or in tiny groupings.Plant containers make it easy for them to be moved around to different locations but the drainage holes may stain your decks. Learn how you can prevent stains by reading the article at the link below for more.JOIN Our FREE Plant Care NewsletterBy entering your email address you agree to receive a daily email newsletter from Plant Care Today.

Chlidanthus fragrans klid-an-thuss, FRAY-granz is an exotic bulbous species from the Amaryllidaceae family and close relative of the daffodil.It’s native to South America, specifically in Peru and the Andes.The genus name means “delicate flower” while the species name references the strong citrus scent of the flowers.

There are two main questions to answer anytime you think about fertilizing lilies: when, and how much?Neither answer is very complicated, but unfortunately it can’t be answered very specifically in a general article, since it depends on many individual factors. Follow the directions on the package for that.

Native to Europe, southwest Asia, and North Africa, Reseda res-EE-duh a genus of herbaceous plants has a long recorded history.The honey-like sweet fragrance emitted by its flowers is attractive to anyone near it.Since the name Reseda means “to calm or appease,” the ambrosial scent makes complete sense.

All living things need both water and air to survive and thrive. For this reason, your plants must be able to breathe both above and below the soil level. Over-watering plants stop plants from “breathing.”Even specimens needing consistently moist soil also need light soil that allows roots to breathe.