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Jason Wilson

Jason started his growing journey predominantly in growing zone 9b, with experience planting and growing more heat tolerant plants. Now in zone 7a, his favorite plants are his beloved dahlias and his garden squash.

A bush with one of the lovely morning glory varieties appearing to have dainty blue petals

Vines

Morning Glory Varieties: 17 Types of Morning Glories 

Thinking of planting some morning glories to your garden, but aren't sure which type to choose? There are a number of different morning glory varieties that grow quite quickly in most gardens. In this article, we take a look at our favorite types of morning glory vines to plant in your home garden.

A shot of leaves of monstera varieties

Houseplants

Monstera Varieties: 15 Different Types of Monstera

Thinking of adding a monstera as a houseplant, or perhaps in your ornamental outdoor garden? There are many different types of monstera, so choosing one variety can be a bit tricky! In this article, we look at our favorite monstera varieties, with names and picture identification for each!

Gerbera Daisy Blooming in Florida

Flowers

21 Flowers That Will Bloom All Year in Florida

Do you live in Florida but are frustrated by finding flowers that will bloom, even with the intense heat and humidity of the summer? The good news is, there are many options that can not only withstand the heat, but they can bloom all year! In this article, we look at our favorite flowers for Florida flower gardens that will bloom all year!

Do Hostas Need Partial to Full Shade

Ground Cover

Can Hostas Take Full Sun? Or Do They Need Partial to Full Shade?

Hostas are very versatile plants, and depending on the variety can grow in a wide number of different climates. But do they prefer partial to full shade? And can they actually take full sun? Unfortunately, the answer isn't quite that simple. In this article, we look at the optimal sunlight conditions for growing hostas, so you can plant these awesome low growing plants in the perfect place in your garden.

trellis vines

Vines

31 Flowering Vines That Climb Trellises and Walls

Looking for the perfect vine to climb a trellis or pergola in your garden? Not all vines are great climbers, so finding the right vine matters when picking a climbing vine. Climbers come in all shapes and colors, so there's plenty to pick from. In this article, we look at our favorite vines that will climb trellises, pergolas, or walls in your garden.

A close-up shot of a composition of clusters of purple colored flowers

Shrubs

17 Beautiful Shrubs with Purple Flowers

Thinking of adding some purple flowering shrubs to your home garden? There are many different options when considering a bush with purple flowers to add to your home garden. Many of them are quite hardy, and will require minimal maintenance. In this article, we look at some of our favorite purple flowering shrubs for your home garden.

Annual Flower in Garden

Flowers

81 Annual Flowers With Names and Pictures

Picking the right flowers to add to your garden can be a challenge, especially with so many available. Annual flowers, are a type of flower that will bloom for one season, and need replanting the following year. Planting a mixture of annuals gives you plenty of flexibility in changing up how your garden looks every season. In this article, we examine our favorite annual flowers that you can plant in your garden.

blue flowering shrubs

Shrubs

Blue Flowering Shrubs: 17 Blue Flower Bushes For Your Garden

Are you thinking of adding some blue flowering shrubs to your home garden? There are a number of different bushes with blue flowers to choose from when picking out a new shrub for your home garden space. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorites, with names and pictures of each!

Pink Flowers in Garden

Flowers

101 Pink and Fuchsia Flowers With Names and Pictures

Are you thinking of planting some pink flowers this season? Pink flowers are a staple of just about every flower garden. It's critical to have the right balance of color, and pink flowers can bring exactly that balance. In this massive guide, we examine more than 100 of our favorite pink flowers that you can plant in your garden this season.

Purple Flower in Garden

Flowers

97 Purple Flowers: Complete List With Names And Pictures

Thinking of adding some purple flowers to your garden, but aren't sure which ones to add? There are many different purple flowers you can plant in your garden, which is good news! There are annuals, perennials, and somewhere in between depending on your location or hardiness zone. In this massive guide, we look at our favorite purple flowers you can plant this season, with names and pictures of each!

A shot of a composition of developing orange flowers

Flowers

57 Orange Flowers: Complete List With Names and Pictures

Thinking of adding some orange flowers to your garden, but can't decide which ones to pick? The good news is, there seems to be an ever abundant amount of beautiful orange blooms you can add to your garden. The hard part is, finding the right plant to meet your hardiness zone and climate, all while finding the one that looks just perfect with your other plants. Fear not, dear gardener, as we've compiled a list of our favorite orange blooms, with names, pictures, and information about each!