There was a time you could kick back in glorious solitude right in your own backyard. Then the family next door cleared some trees on their lot. And on the other side,…
Category: PLANTS
How to Grow Begonias
Annual begonia plants have many uses in the summer garden and beyond. Annual begonia care is relatively simple when one properly learns how to grow begonias. Watering is important in the care…
These Houseplants You Need To Keep Away From Pets
Most gardeners know at least some of the plants in our backyards are toxic to dogs and cats. But it’s not just the azaleas you need to worry about. You might think the houseplants on your windowsills are…
Best Reasons To Grow Marigolds In The Vegetable Garden
They look lovely in planters, hanging baskets or ornamental beds or borders. But they can also be an excellent addition to your vegetable garden. French marigolds should not be confused with another…
Beautiful 6 Exotic Tropical Houseplants
Houseplants bring natural vitality to any interior space, and thanks to modern technology, uncommon varieties from around the world are available to anyone willing to flex their green thumb. Tropical houseplants can…
8 Amazing Vine Houseplants
A houseplant vine can become curtains on a window, or add a layer of texture to a bare brick wall, or inject life into a sterile, tiled bathroom—if only you can convince…
Low-Maintenance Plants That You Can Grow with Little Work in Garden
Low maintenance landscaping allows you to have a beautiful yard without putting in hours of hard work each week. By using low maintenance plants you can design a low maintenance garden that…
6 Easy Grown Low-Maintenance Shrubs for Any Garden
One of the most common concerns we hear at the garden center is that shrubs will get too large and outgrow the space they are planted in. While this is certainly true…
“Monkey Orchid”! This Unique Flower Looks Like Monkey Face
If you have never seen the unusual monkey face orchid, you are in for a real treat. Whenever I show these to people at work, they think that the orchid photos are…
Amazing Tropical Plants That You Must Grow at Home
Looking for a bit of drama in your garden? You really can’t go wrong by adding tropical plants! Their jumbo leaves, high voltage color, and amazing textures add height and interest while grounding and…