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Botanical Garden of Curitiba

The Botanical Garden of Curitiba is named for the city where it is located, which is also the largest city in southern Brazil. The garden is a major tourist attraction, though it is a relatively young botanical garden having only been opened in 1991. The Botanical Garden of Curitiba covers about 787 square feet, and […]

Getting to Know the Cacti and Succulents of the Sonoran Desert

When you are working to landscape your Tucson yard, you might be exploring plants that will have low watering needs and a high resistance to heat and sunlight. Cacti and succulents will thrive in the climate of the desert, because many of these plants are native to the local landscape, making them ideal choices for […]

Water-Saving Grass Alternatives for Your Desert Lawn

Trying to maintain a lush, green lawn in Tucson may not be impossible, but it is an impractical chore with heavy water usage involved. If you are looking for a more desert-friendly solution to eliminate the need for grass in your lawn, you might explore these alternatives that can cut down your water bill and […]

Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Australia

Botanical gardens are major tourist attractions around the world, but the Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney are perhaps some of the most visited on the planet. Along with an inspirational landscape, these gardens boast year-round access free of charge. The gardens are located along the impressive Sydney Harbour adjacent to the iconic Sydney Opera House, […]

Native Plants for a Southwest Garden

When you look around at the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert, there is a surprising amount of green that pops out from the sand. While the desert climate of southern Arizona is not often associated with successful gardening, the natural surroundings of the region prove that there is amazing diversity in native plant life. […]