Growing Guide: How to Grow Russian Sage
Russian sage is a popular perennial plant you are sure to see growing in many gardens or landscapes during the warm summer and fall months. This plant is beautiful and …
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How to Grow and Care for Coreopsis
For those who enjoy a whimsical-looking garden with an English cottage aesthetic or for those looking to add dimension and contrast in their landscaping, coreopsis is a wonderful, hardy, and …
Growing Guide: How to Grow Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe involucrata)
Also commonly referred to as “wine cup plant,” Poppy Mallow (callirhoe involucrata) is native to Northern Mexico and parts of the U.S. with bright sunlight on a regular basis. Reaching …
Growing Guide: How to Grow and Care for Yarrow
Yarrow is a perennial herb. It normally blooms the first season after planting, when grown from seed. Yarrow may spread through the parent plant, a plant that grows from a …
Growing Guide: How to Grow Bird of Paradise
A bird of paradise is a spectacular flowering plant that is full of tropical colors. It’s a perennial that comes from South Africa and is prized all over the world …
Growing Guide: How to Grow Blanket Flower
The blanket flower is a colorful flowering plant that is low-maintenance and easy to spread. It’s a herbaceous perennial and a great plant to use for ground cover with its …
Hollyhock Growing Guide: Complete Guide On Care and Maintenance
Hollyhocks originated in Asia and the area around the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. These stately beauties belong to the Mallow (Malvaceae) family, which includes an unbelievable 1500 different species out of which 27 genera are …
Attracting Pollinators To Your Garden (Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees)
Pollinators are vital to the production of fruits and veggies, but it’s not just your cultivated crops that benefit from attracting pollinators to your yard and garden. Without them, we …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Cranesbill Geranium
Cranesbill geraniums, also called hardy geraniums, are flowering perennials that thrive in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 8 and should not be confused with florist geraniums (pelargoniums) with their …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Sea Thrift
Sea Thrift (Armeria ‘maritima’) is an herbaceous, evergreen perennial plant hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 8. It produces globe-shaped clusters of flowers that range from white, pink, …
15 Awesome Plants that Repel Flies
Flies are annoying pests to have around or in your home, as they can get in your food, buzz in your area, and even be painful if they “bite” you …
8 Different Types of Trillium Flowers
Trilliums (Trillium spp.) are unusual flowers that grow in many areas of North America. These lovely plants have three petals that can be narrow or wide, usually ending in a …
Different Types of Portulaca (Photos)
Portulaca plants are a uniquely tough flowering plant in many species and spread across a diverse range of growing zones. In this article, we’re going to discuss some of the …
12 Different Types of Ligularia Varieties
Ligularia encompasses over 150 species of plants native to Europe and Asia. It is prized for its striking dark foliage and brilliant yellow flowers. Foliage ranges in color from green …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Drift Rose
Drift roses are a series of seven cultivars produced by the same company that created Knockout roses. These new Drift series roses (“Drift” is a registered trademark, not a genus …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Chenille Plants
The chenille plant is prized for its long, textured red flowers that can be as long as 18″. There are also white varieties, but those are not common. The flowers …
The Different Types of Goldenrod (Invasive)
Goldenrod (Solidago) encompasses about 150 species worldwide with approximately 60 species growing wild throughout eastern North America. Although they are often considered a weed or invasive wildflower, goldenrod can be …
8 Different Types of Milkweed (Photos)
Flowers are usually chosen for gardens based on color, ease of care, or another physical feature. Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) are somewhat special in this regard as they’re the only plant …
Tips for Growing Pentas (Growing Guide)
Pentas (Pentas lanceolata), also called Egyptian stars, produce clusters of tiny star-shaped flowers on branching, medium green foliage. While they are technically a tender perennial that can survive for years …
Different Types of Bergenia (Photos & Growing Tips)
The Bergenia plant family is a trendy option as a ground cover in landscaping because it looks beautiful, can choke out weeds with ease due to its size, and is …