C. hirsuta seed pods consist of two, long valves. When the seeds are ready for dispersal, these valves rapidly separate and coil back, firing seeds out across a large area. The secret to these pods ...

Whether you have an expansive yard or a collection of pots on a fire escape, all gardeners share a lust for color. Bold flowers exploding into glorious bloom are not only an exciting sign of warmer ...

Maybe you want to share a favorite flowering plant with friends and family. Or perhaps you just want more bang for your gardening buck. Whatever the reason, harvesting flower seeds takes little effort ...

Garden enthusiasts are currently being urged to carry out an autumn clear-out to rid their green spaces of any invasive plant species. If left unchecked, these invasive plants can cause chaos in your ...

12:30, Fri, Oct 11, 2024 Updated: 13:52, Fri, Oct 11, 2024 Gardeners are currently being advised to undertake an autumn purge to rid their gardens of any invasive plant species. If left unchecked, ...

If you have this beautiful flower in your garden, you should uproot it before the seed pods explode, releasing thousands of seeds. It spreads like the plague. The seeds of Impatiens glandulifera, ...

The Chaparral, The Tangled Assortment of low-growing, drought-resistant native shrubs covering most of San Diego County’s lower mountain slopes, has managed to remain somewhat green this summer.