
Callisia Fragrans: The Beautiful Basket Plant
Callisia fragrans, also called basket plant, is the perfect subtropical houseplant for beginners. We'll teach you how to grow your own!
Callisia fragrans, also called basket plant, is the perfect subtropical houseplant for beginners. We'll teach you how to grow your own!
Septoria leaf spot is one of the most common garden diseases. But you don't have to watch your plants drop leaves until there's none left. Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen explains how to identify and treat this prevalent problem.
The firecracker vine, Mina lobata or ipomoea lobata, creates sprays of brilliantly-colored flowers. Lorin Nielsen will introduce you to this creeper and show you just how to grow and care for it.
Ipomoea tricolor, the Mexican morning glory or grannyvine, is a lovely trellising plant with trumpet-shaped blue, pink, or white flowers. Lorin Nielsen will show you our growing guide that teaches you all you need to know!
Cotoneaster horizontalis, or rock spray cotoneaster, is a fantastic border shrub. It has small green leaves that turn bright orange and red in the fall, and bright red berries after flowering. Lorin Nielsen will discuss tips for growing this low-lying ground cover.
Pachysandra procumbens, also called Allegheny spurge, is a low, easy-growing ground cover. For both sun and shade, this native is a good spreading evergreen subshrub that is also non-invasive. Lorin Nielsen will help you get started in this comprehensive growing guide.
The aluminum plant, pilea cadierei, is a fantastic houseplant. We'll walk you through all the care steps you'll need for good plant growth!
Torenia is a stunning addition to a shade garden. Whether you call it wishbone flower, clown flower, or any other name, our tips will help you grow it right. Lorin Nielsen is the expert who will help you get the best from these pretty annuals.
You don't have to wait for spring to grow the Easter cactus. This lovely epiphyte grows year round. Here's our tips for easy growing!
Looking for a low-maintenance plant for borders, or a good erosion-control ground cover for areas with no foot traffic? Consider candytuft! Lorin Nielsen will take you through the conditions they need to flourish in the garden.
Unusually-shaped leaves and stunning colors are a hallmark of the purple waffle plant. Learn how to care for yours with our in-depth guide!
Dark and distinctive, black mondo grass is a fascinating ground cover. This short ornamental perennial is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant. Learn how to use it in your garden with Lorin Nielsen who will take you through the growing guide.