Monstera thrips cause so much damage they can kill your indoor or outdoor Monstera in a few months. Unfortunately, it’s a common problem that spreads through co-habiting plants like wildfire,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 8 months ago
Rebecca Mathews
Rebecca is a writer at A-Z Animals where her primary focus is on plants and geography. Rebecca has been writing and researching the environment for over 10 years and holds a Master’s Degree from Reading University in Archaeology, which she earned in 2005.
A resident of England’s south coast, Rebecca enjoys rehabilitating injured wildlife and visiting Greek islands to support the stray cat population.
South Carolina has a humid, subtropical climate, meaning most of the state enjoys hot summers and mild winters. However, cold winter snaps can catch gardeners out in the northwestern areas,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 8 months ago
Trees bring height, shape, structure, fruit, and wildlife to our gardens, but keeping them alive in the first few years can be tricky. Here’s how often you need to water… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 8 months ago
The Tombigbee River flows south through Mississippi and Alabama for nearly 525 miles, over 200 of which are manmade, before merging with the Alabama River. It’s one of the principal… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 8 months ago
Fans of super-sized fruit, brace yourselves. The largest tomato ever grown was such an epic size it weighed as much as a bowling ball! Read on to discover everything about… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 8 months ago
Lake Texcoco was a natural lake within the Anahuac, which is the Valley of Mexico. Lake Texcoco is best known for its proximity to Mēxihco Tenōchtitlan, the Aztec Empire's capital… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 8 months ago
California is a wide-ranging state when it comes to climate and hardiness zones, so there’s a wide range of shrubs to suit! If you’re looking for the best shrubs to… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 8 months ago
Alaska has a wide range of USDA hardiness zones from small amounts of temperate zone 8 through to sub-zero zone 1a. Favorite flowers like dahlias, fuchsias, begonias, and pelargonium won’t… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 8 months ago
Mint is a strong plant that copes with tough conditions. It’s known for its clean, fresh scent and propensity to run wild in a flower border, but whether it’s added… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 8 months ago
Split leaf philodendrons look fantastic. Their glossy, tropical looks bring instant impact to a boring room, and their split leaves help purify indoor air. What’s not to love? Oh, the… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 8 months ago
Fighting yard weeds is a never-ending battle. Nature is always trying to take over! When it comes to weeding, it’s one of those jobs you really need to do regularly… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 8 months ago
Hamsters might be tiny, but they have pretty big appetites, especially when it comes to fresh fruit and vegetables. Hamster keepers know their pets universally adore fresh veggies, but which… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 8 months ago
If you’re a fan of bagging the highest peaks, you’ll find a peaceful, undulating trail to Wayne County’s highest point. This article discovers the tallest peak there, plus the history… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
New Mexico's deserts house many epic animals, from mammals to insects and birds to reptiles, but which are the deadliest of all? Discover the eleven most dangerous animals in New… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
Companion planting is an eco-friendly way to boost your harvest and improve the yard’s overall fertility. This article discovers the best companion plants for lettuce and, conversely, what’s not a… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
Have you heard of Africa’s Great Rift Valley? It’s an incredible 4,300-mile-long landmark that astronauts say is Earth’s most visible detail from space. The Great Rift Valley is undoubtedly one… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
The state of Georgia is biologically diverse. There are 268 native trees in its growing zones ranging from 6a in the north to 9a in the south! Here are 31… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
Jade plants can be beautiful additions to your household with the right care. Popular jade plants Crassula ovata are easy to care for, and they look amazing with their thick,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
Currently, the UK’s paved road network is 247,100 miles long. That’s 2,300 miles of motorway, 29,000 miles of A road, and the rest comprised of smaller B, C, and U… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
What types of flowers suit Washington? It's a state with several USDA growing zones, so planting up the yard requires forethought to avoid costly expenses. This article helps guide your… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
Mammals are intelligent creatures. From elephants to apes and dolphins, our world’s clever, empathetic, and organized mammals display high intelligence levels. We know our pets are pretty clever, but what… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
Vermont is known for its hot summer and cold winter, but what flowers will grow in such extremes? Let’s take a look at the best annual flowers for Vermont, when… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
Cheerful chrysanthemums brighten up outdoor spaces across USDA zones 5 to 9. Their colorful flowers and easy-grow nature mean they’re a popular choice, but many folks wonder how they can… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
Beautiful easy-care houseplants don’t come better than hoyas. These regal, lush green plants turn homes into leafy tropical spaces, but which one is top of the purchase list? Two hoyas… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
Arizona is packed with arid landscapes and contains part of four incredible deserts. These deserts provide habitats to some epic animals, some of which might be considered dangerous if you… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
Gorgeous blooming flowers fill gardens with amazing color, scent, and movement, but most importantly, they provide food sources for our precious pollinators. Even one or two plants can make a… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
England has three snake species: venomous adders, grass snakes, and smooth snakes. You might have heard of a slow worm too, but although this looks like a snake, it’s a… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
Popular snake plants are one of the most stylish and resilient houseplants you can own. They need very little care and always look fabulous with their upright snake-like fleshy leaves.… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 9 months ago
South Carolina is home to a healthy alligator population, but our ever-expanding buildings encroach on alligator territory. This leads to conflict as neither species wants to spend much time with… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
England’s deepest lakes are chiefly located in the beautiful Lake District in Cumbria. Geological processes created most of them 10,000 years ago, but one or two are man-made reservoirs. In… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Brown recluse spiders (Loxosceles reclusa) give a nasty nip, and they have a secretive habit of hiding beneath picture frames, but are they dangerous? This article will discover brown recluse… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
England is known for its variable weather. You can start the day in shorts but require a raincoat just a few hours later! These changeable conditions are why it’s such… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Key Points No snake species is native to Hawaii; all are invasive The Hawaiian Islands have only five natural lakes plus 130 state dams No Hawaiian Islands have snake-infested lakes… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Palm and palmetto sound very similar, but are they the same thing? This article will discover palmetto trees vs. palm trees and compare these iconic trees of the south and… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Orange County is situated in Los Angeles, in Southern California, U.S. It’s often referred to by its initials O.C. Home to world-famous tourist destinations, Orange County contains 40 miles of… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Lake Willoughby is located in Vermont in the United States. It’s one mile wide and reaches a depth of 328 feet, which makes it the deepest lake entirely in Vermont.… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Kvichak River is a large river approximately 80 kilometers long. It’s famed for a massive salmon run and said to have some of the cleanest water around, so what lives… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Bejeweled hummingbirds love nectar, and they’ll spend lots of time in your garden if there are plenty of large blooming flowers there. But which flowers are best? Here are the… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Here are 12 Animals That Prowl Atop Maryland's Tallest Mountain Animals that prowl on mountaintops and the surrounding wilderness are usually some of our largest land predators. Still, there are… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Amazing Venus fly traps (Dionaea muscipula) are carnivorous plants with fascinating habits. They tempt insects near with sweet nectar, then trap them between hinged leaves and digest the unfortunate creature… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Colorado is home to spectacular wildlife, from tiny pikas to powerful cougars. The remote location and dizzying height of its mountains, including those in the Rocky Mountains, keep many humans… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Europe has no shortage of incredible lakes. From crystal clear mountain lakes packed with wildlife to man-made hydro-efficient reservoirs, water is all around. The deepest lake in Europe is in… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Iowa is packed with over 1,100 incredible wildlife species thanks to its diverse forests, lakes, rivers, farmland, and prairies. It’s home to the rare black and white bobolink bird that… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Key Points Few animals in Arizona’s skies are dangerous to humans. In the distant past, pterosaurs ruled Arizona’s skies. Arizona is home to 15 hawk species. Dangerous birds, bees, and… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Key Facts: The highest point in Cook County, Illinois, reaches an elevation of 950 feet. The peak does not have a name. It’s situated in Cook County’s Forest Preserve in… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
England is not known for its aggressive animals. Most of the big predators, such as wolves, were hunted to extinction in the 19th century or before. Dangerous bears, big cats,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
The Hawaiian Islands are a beautiful place filled with unusual endemic animals. It’s known for being pretty safe when it comes to the land-based fauna because there are barely any… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Both whale sharks and sperm whales are sea giants. While it’s easy to imagine a fight between the two, it's not clear how these colossal creatures would actually duke it… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
Parasaurolophus was an herbivorous dinosaur that lived 76-74 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period. It’s notable for its unusual head crest that kept paleontologists guessing for years. This… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
German Shepherds and Bernese mountain dogs are big, loyal dogs bred for outdoor life, but key differences illustrate just how different these two breeds are. This article will compare appearance,… Read More
By Rebecca Mathews 10 months ago
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