Outdoor plants
Explore diverse outdoor plants with insights into their growth environments, adaptive strategies, and ecological significance. Cultivate your outdoor haven with expert guidance.
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Have you ever noticed how the world seems to explode with color in May? After months of cold weather and bare branches, suddenly gardens, parks, and even roadside ditches burst into bloom. What makes May flowers so special isn't just their beauty. Each one has an amazing story, how it evolved, which insects...
Spring is associated with blooming flowers, but not all flowering plants will bloom in the springtime. Some may wait until later in summer and some won't even show their flowers until the winter comes around. This makes April one of the most important months for gardeners to consider. Choosing the right...
We often place plants outdoors so they can receive the benefit of the sun, but not all of us have a garden that will although prolonged exposure. Many of us have either completely or partly shaded gardens which mean we have to find the right plants for our space. Especially if we have no choice but to keep...
Perennial plants bring lasting beauty to gardens by returning year after year with minimal maintenance. This guide explores popular varieties like the color-changing hydrangeas, fragrant jasmine, and drought-tolerant bougainvillea. Whether you're looking to cover ground, create shade, or add seasonal...
Fall is an ideal time to plant shrubs. With cooler temperatures and more consistent rainfall, newly planted shrubs experience less stress, giving them a strong start before the heat of next summer. Planting in fall allows shrubs to establish roots over the winter, leading to healthier, more resilient plants...
Fir trees are coniferous trees which make up the genus Abies. There is actually a diverse range of fir tree types, but they all have similar characteristics, especially the fact they are evergreen. This is one of the reasons they are most associated with Christmastime since a Christmas fir will still...
Vertical gardening is a fantastic way to maximize outdoor space while adding greenery and beauty to walls, fences, and trellises. Whether you're looking to enhance your garden's aesthetics or create a lush privacy screen, hardy climbing plants are an excellent solution. These resilient growers can thrive...
Even the smallest of outdoor spaces can be transformed into something beautiful with the right hanging plant. Whether you are fortunate enough to have a large terrace or simply want to adorn a window, hanging plants can brighten even the dullest spaces. These can be beautiful adornments on their own, but...
Pink blossoms are some of the most beautiful flowers we can witness in nature. While we may associate them with ornamental plants or shrubbery such as pink roses, they can also be found on trees. At thedailyECO, we provide 10 fruit trees that have pink flowers. These include the mimosa tree, pink trumpet...
Plants are categorized according to various criteria, such as their life cycle, reproductive methods and flowering. One of the most evident ways to classify plants is by their leaves. Plants with heart-shaped leaves are some of the most highly appreciated plant species in homes and gardens. Even when...
Deciduous trees are a fascinating and integral component of temperate ecosystems. These trees, which shed their leaves annually in response to changing weather conditions, are a perfect example of nature's adaptability and resilience. Found predominantly in regions with distinct seasonal variations,...
The trees of Spain are diverse in nature, largely due to the diversity of the country's ecosystems and climate. It is estimated there are around seven million types of Spanish trees, although it is hard to achieve a firm number. Although there are many deciduous trees, there are more species of evergreen...
Vines are plants which have the ability to trail or climb, doing so with tendrils, aerial roots or twining stems. While not all climbing plants are vines, vines are some of the most commonly used in homes and gardens across the world. As they are able to adhere to and grow on a variety of surfaces such...
Some of the most beautiful flowering climbing plants include the black-eyed Susan vine (Thunbergia alata), clematis (Clematis spp.), bougainvillea (Bouganvillea spp.), morning glory (Ipomoea spp.), trumpet vine (Campsis radicans), wisteria (Wisteria spp.), golden trumpet (Allamanda cathartica), blue passionflower...
Some examples of the different kinds of plum varieties include the European plum (Prunus domestica), Japanese plum (Prunus salicina), damson plum (Prunus insititia), apricot plum (Prunus simonii), Italian plum (Prunus cocomilia), American plum (Prunus Americana), cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) and sand...
Some of the most common types of pumpkins are chilacayote (Cucurbita ficifolia), pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo), butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata), giant pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima), cushaw squash (Cucurbita argyrosperma), calabash (Lagenaria siceraria), ch'ako (Cucurbita galeottii) and ash pumpkin (Benincasa...
Basil, known for its pleasant aroma and versatile use in cooking, occupies a significant role within the realm of herbs. Its historical roots trace back to ancient times, and this fragrant plant has become deeply ingrained in global culinary practices, cultural customs, and even traditional medicinal...
Pine trees are any of the plants in the genus Pinus. Although we most associate them with pine trees, this genus also includes shrubs. All are conifers and evergreen, meaning they are cone bearing and do not lose their leaves in winter. Pines have various characteristics with their unique scent being one...
Creating a vibrant and colorful flower garden that can withstand the sun and thrive during the summer months is a wonderful way to enhance your terrace, garden, or outdoor space. Whether you have a green thumb or are a novice gardener, sun-resistant plants offer an accessible and rewarding way to create...
The different types of chestnuts fall into three basic categories of American, Asian and European chestnuts. All chestnuts are from the genus Castanea, related to plants such as oak and beech trees as they are in the family Fagaceae. Edible chestnuts are often an abundant nut which is very important to...
Hummingbirds are one of nature's most fascinating and enchanting creatures. With their iridescent feathers, lightning-fast movements, and ability to hover in midair, these tiny birds are a delight to watch. If you're a bird lover or gardener, you might be interested in attracting these stunning creatures...
Some of the most common types of carnations are the Carthusian pink (Dianthus carthusianorum), common carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus), wild carnation (Dianthus broteri), sweet William (Dianthus barbatus), China pink (Dianthus chinensis) and many more that we share in this guide to the different types...
Cymbopogon is a genus of grasses which have many different names. They are sometimes known as lemongrass, despite not being related to the citrus fruit at all. The smell they give off is very similar to lemon, leading to some types of citronella being used in cooking, being especially associated with Asian...
Plants with bell-shaped flowers are some of the most beautiful options for our home and garden. We can recognize different plants in different ways, but often a flowering plant's most distinctive feature is the flower themselves. Although not always in bloom, when they do come out to enjoy the sun, their...
Trees are an essential part of our ecosystem and play a critical role in maintaining the balance of our environment. From providing shelter and food to purifying the air we breathe, trees have numerous benefits that cannot be overlooked. With over 60,000 different species of trees in the world, each...
Hydrangeas are flowering shrubs native to Asia and America. They are popular in gardens and landscaping because of their large, showy flowers and their ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. Hydrangeas can be grown in a range of soil types and light conditions, but generally prefer moist, well-drained...
Using white flowers to decorate your garden has many advantages. White is a color often used in framing other features. By adding white flowering plants to a hedgerow or flowerbed, we can allow other colorful plants to distinguish themselves. This does not mean white flowers are not beautiful in their own...
Keeping plants indoors means we are able to establish, monitor and adjust the atmosphere around them. We can have plants from all over the world since we can mimic the climate of their original ecosystems. Unfortunately, we are not able to have such control if we want to keep our plants outdoors, whether...