Do you still cringe at that dumb thing you said at an office party 3 years ago? Hey don’t beat yourself up. We all have those moments where we wish we could just sink into the ground and disappear, but the plants on this list really take the saying to the next level. Here are a few plants that are so awkward and unsociable you are sure to forget all about your own quirkiness, at least for a moment or two.
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Beware – there are mischief makers in our midst! While April Fool’s Day is our one chance of the year to stir up some (lighthearted) trouble, the creatures of this list never take a day off from their scandalous behavior. Their disguises are convincing, but try not to be fooled by these common garden tricksters.
Since 1934, The Masters Tournament has been held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Trust us, this is not your average golf club. Augusta National is known for its stunning landscapes and gardens, providing a beautiful view for the many golfers and their audience. The founders even named each hole after one of the plants that can be found there.
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City life has its perks, but what of the gardeners stuck in the steel jungle? When there’s not enough open land to sooth the itch in your green thumb, it’s time to start looking up. Rooftop gardens are the next best thing to the ground level lawns of the suburbs. They take time and creativity, of course, but what garden doesn’t?
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Can you imagine planting an entire garden completely by hand? How would you till and turn the soil? How about digging holes? You fingernail would not appreciate that kind of abuse, that’s for sure! Luckily, we live in the 21st century, and there are PLENTY of garden tools out there. There are so many to choose from, that it can be a little overwhelming sometimes. But, you don’t have to get every single new tool you come across! We’ve made a list of essentials that every gardener–from the novice to the expert–needs in day-to-day chores.
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Valentine’s Day is coming up, and we all know what that means! Everyone will be scampering to get the perfect bouquet of a dozen red roses and the biggest heart-shaped box of chocolates for their sweetheart.
Well, what kind of roses should you get for your significant other? Yellow? Traditional red? Or how about pink? The color means more than you might think!
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Don’t you just love when squirrels eat out of your birdfeeders, feasting before the poor birds even get a single seed? Or how about when squirrels find their way into your roof, and nest right above your bedroom? Listening to them scamper all through the night is so soothing!
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