Learn how to cultivate beautiful ornamental gardens and how to troubleshoot common pests, diseases, and growing problems!
Schefflera plant, also called umbrella tree, is a fantastic houseplant and landscape plant. It’s known for being hardy even in cases of neglect or poor growing conditions. Not picky, it produces beautiful foliage. Whether it’s used to create bonsai or simply to perk up a dark corner, dwarf umbrella trees are great to grow. Let’s … Read more
The spider plant is an easy-care houseplant that gets its name from its spider-like offshoots. Our guide walks you through their care!
There are hundreds of different species in the passionflower family, all of them absolutely gorgeous. Aside from their beauty, they have a whole host of medicinal benefits that make them a double-whammy in your garden. Read on to learn exactly how to grow, care for, and use the purple passion flower. Passiflora Incarnata Overview Common … Read more
Indoor succulents are taking the gardening world by storm. Learn how to care for 21 indoor succulents, the best ones to try in your home.
The ZZ plant, Zamiculcas zamiifolia, is the perfect plant for someone with a brown thumb. Our guide shares what you need to grow ZZ plants!
I’ll admit, when I first started gardening the idea of growing ornamental grasses made no sense to me. “If you can’t eat it, who cares?” I thought. Well, I’ve changed my ways! Ornamental grasses add an extra layer of beauty and depth to your garden and landscaping, and are surprisingly easy to grow. In this … Read more
Money tree plant is a beautiful plant indoors and out! Learn all the tricks and tips for growing this lucky plant with our growing guide!
If you were to Google the words “elephant ear,” you would find a range of images, from the delicious, doughy staple of fried fair fare to those enormous pachyderms in all their gray, wrinkly glory. As a gardener you will zoom in on pictures of large, green leaves that so cleverly resemble those flappy elephant … Read more
Many gardeners hate weeds. They will curse them under their breath as they drag the roots from the soil and toss them onto the compost pile with relish. In her well-known book “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Harper Lee describes Miss Maudie’s reaction to a blade of nutgrass with sufficient illustration: “She swooped down upon it … Read more
Ah, orchids…some of the most beautiful flowers that exist. Their balance of colorful blooms and woody, thick roots make them a favorite flower of gardeners around the world. A little-known fact about orchids is that in many areas of the world, they grow hydroponically in nature! How is this possible? Well, in tropical climates, orchids … Read more
If you want to add some color to your summer garden but have no idea what to grow (or how to grow it), or if you just want some fresh ideas on flowers for summer…we’ve got you covered. We collected ideas from gardeners around the country and compiled a huge list of flowers that bloom … Read more
The gorgeous Aster is a fantastic low-effort addition to your garden. Its name originates from the Greek word for star, but also goes by many other names, with September flower, Michealmas daisy, and frost flower being just a few of them. Asters vary in color, size, and ease of care depending on the variety that … Read more
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