Quick answer: Corn and maize are the same plant — Zea mays. "Corn" is the everyday word used in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. "Maize" is the scientific, international, and British English term. Both are correct; it simply depends on where you are and what context … [Read more...]
The Secret Language of Flowers: A-Z Dictionary of Flower Meanings & Symbolism
Flowers have carried secret meanings for centuries. The Victorians elevated this into an art form called floriography — a coded language where a carefully chosen bouquet could express what polite society wouldn’t allow you to say out loud. A red rose meant deep love. Yellow … [Read more...]
Which Plants Like Coffee Grounds (And Which Don’t) — A Complete Guide
by Erin Marissa Russell LISTEN TO ARTICLE: Coffee grounds are one of the most misunderstood gardening tools. You may have heard the tip about putting them in your garden — but here’s the catch: coffee grounds are acidic, and they only benefit plants that prefer acidic … [Read more...]
Are Petunias Perennials or Annuals? It Depends on Where You Live
QUESTION: Are petunias annuals or perennials? I wanted to plant some in my yard and I was wondering if I have to plant them every year or not. - Annabelle B ANSWER: Petunias are technically tender perennials — meaning they can live more than one year, but only if they never … [Read more...]
Is a Cherry a Berry? No — And the Real Answer Is Weirder Than You Think
If you've ever wondered whether a cherry is a berry, you're not alone — the question gets searched hundreds of thousands of times a year. The short answer: no, a cherry is not a berry. It's actually a drupe, which puts it in the same botanical family as peaches, plums, and … [Read more...]
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