Landscaping

Dryopteris Filix-Mas: How To Grow and Care For Male Fern

Dryopteris Filix-Mas (dry-OP-ter-iss, FY-liks mas) is a beautiful semi-evergreen wood fern, native to the Northern Hemisphere, in the Dryopteridaceae family. Native to much of Europe, Asia, and … [Read more...] about Dryopteris Filix-Mas: How To Grow and Care For Male Fern

Gold Dust Croton Care: How To Grow Codiaeum Variegatum

Gold Dust Crotons or Codiaeum variegatum [koh-dih-EE-u, koh-dih-EE-u] is a subtropical, evergreen shrub, naturally occurring in Indonesia, southern Asia, and Eastern Pacific Islands. A part of the … [Read more...] about Gold Dust Croton Care: How To Grow Codiaeum Variegatum

Cretan Brake Fern: Growing The Pteris Cretica Fern

Pteris cretica (TARE-iss, KRET-ee-kuh) is an evergreen fern species belonging to the family Pteridaceae and is native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. But, since the plant thrives in the subtropical … [Read more...] about Cretan Brake Fern: Growing The Pteris Cretica Fern

Leatherleaf Fern Plant Care: How To Grow Rumohra Adiantiformis

Rumohra adiantiformis [roo-MOH-ruh, ad-ee-an-tih-FOR-mis] is a fern species from the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to a diverse range of countries in the Caribbean, South America, southern … [Read more...] about Leatherleaf Fern Plant Care: How To Grow Rumohra Adiantiformis

How To Grow And Care For Sanchezia Speciosa [GUIDE]

Sanchezia speciosa [san-CHEH-zee-uh, spee-see-OH-suh] is an evergreen perennial shrub species from the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical rainforests of northeastern Peru and Ecuador where it … [Read more...] about How To Grow And Care For Sanchezia Speciosa [GUIDE]

Growing Fatsia Japonica Plants: Caring For Japanese Aralia

Fatsia Japonica [FAT-see-uh, juh-PON-ih-kuh] is a flowering plant species belonging to the Araliaceae family (Aralia plant) and is native to Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. Fatsi, one of the … [Read more...] about Growing Fatsia Japonica Plants: Caring For Japanese Aralia

Silk Oak Tree Care: Tips On Growing The Grevillea Robusta

The deciduous handsome Silk Oak, scientifically known as Grevillea robusta (grev-ILL-ee-uh, roh-BUS-tuh) is a part of the family Proteaceae. It is native to the temperate climate of eastern coastal … [Read more...] about Silk Oak Tree Care: Tips On Growing The Grevillea Robusta

The Invasive Oriental Bittersweet Vine [Celastrus Orbiculatus]

Celastrus orbiculatus [see-LAS-trus, or-bee-kul-AY-tus] is a perennial climbing and deciduous woody vine belonging to the Celastraceae family, also known as the staff-tree family. The plant is … [Read more...] about The Invasive Oriental Bittersweet Vine [Celastrus Orbiculatus]

Christmas Fern: How To Grow and Care For Polystichum Acrostichoides

Polystichum acrostichoides [pol-IS-tick-um, ak-ruh-stik-OY-deez] is a perennial, evergreen fern from the family Dryopteridaceae (wood fern) and is native to eastern parts of North America. The … [Read more...] about Christmas Fern: How To Grow and Care For Polystichum Acrostichoides

Growing Japanese Holly Fern: How To Care For Cyrtomium Falcatum

Cyrtomium Falcatum [Sir-TOH-mee-um, Fal-KAY-tum] is a fern species native to eastern Asia. This fern sprouts from rocky slopes, stream banks, coastal cliffs, crevices, as well as other stable, … [Read more...] about Growing Japanese Holly Fern: How To Care For Cyrtomium Falcatum

Maidenhair Fern: How To Grow and Care For Adiantum Raddianum

The maidenhair fern or botanically Adiantum raddianum [ ad-ee-AN-tum, rad-dee-AY-num] is a member of the Pteridaceae family and one of the most popular fern species for growing indoors. While it is … [Read more...] about Maidenhair Fern: How To Grow and Care For Adiantum Raddianum

Dwarf Mock Orange Care: Learn Tips On Growing Pittosporum Tobira

Native to Asia, especially in Japan, China, and Korea, Pittosporum tobira [pit-oh-SPOR-um TOH-bir-uh] is a dense mounding evergreen shrub belonging to the Pittosporum family … [Read more...] about Dwarf Mock Orange Care: Learn Tips On Growing Pittosporum Tobira

Pygmy Date Palm Care: Tips On Growing Phoenix Roebelenii

Phoenix roebelenii (botanical name) [roh-bel-EN-ee-eye] is also known as the dwarf Pygmy Date palm. The plant is also often referred to as Robellini [roh-bel-EN-ee]. These small palm trees hail … [Read more...] about Pygmy Date Palm Care: Tips On Growing Phoenix Roebelenii

Euonymus Japonicus Care: Tips On Growing The Japanese Euonymus

Botanically known as Euonymus japonicus [yoo-ON-ih-mus, juh-PON-ih-kuh], the plant type belongs to the spindle tree family Celastraceae (Japanese Spindle Tree 'Microphyllus'). Native to Japan, … [Read more...] about Euonymus Japonicus Care: Tips On Growing The Japanese Euonymus

How To Care For and Grow The Corokia Cotoneaster Shrub

Corokia cotoneaster [kor-ROH-kee-uh, kot-on-ee-ASS-ter] is a flowering plant species of the Rosaceae (rose family) native to New Zealand. The genus name Cotoneaster derives from cotoneum, a Latin … [Read more...] about How To Care For and Grow The Corokia Cotoneaster Shrub

Winter Jasmine Care: How To Grow Jasminum Nudiflorum

Jasminum Nudiflorum [JAZ-mih-num, noo-dee-FLOR-um] is a deciduous, slender shrub native to Northern China. However, it has been naturalized and widely cultivated in France and some parts of the … [Read more...] about Winter Jasmine Care: How To Grow Jasminum Nudiflorum

Ampelopsis Brevipedunculata: Tips On The (Invasive) Porcelain Berry

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata [am-pel-OP-sis, brev-ee-ped-un-kew-LAY-tuh] comes from Asia and often gets confused for a grape species. It’s also commonly known by the following names: Creeper … [Read more...] about Ampelopsis Brevipedunculata: Tips On The (Invasive) Porcelain Berry

Croton Petra: How To Grow and Care Petra Crotons

Croton petra [KROH-tun, pet-RAH] are broadleaved evergreen plants belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. Croton petra is just one of several different available croton varieties of the attractive … [Read more...] about Croton Petra: How To Grow and Care Petra Crotons

Growing Rabbit’s Foot Fern: Caring For Davallia Fejeensis Ferns

Davallia fejeensis [dav-VAL-ee-uh, fee-jee-EN-sis] is a fern species belonging to the family Davalliaceae and native to the Fiji islands. The tropical forests provide the ideal habitat for the fern … [Read more...] about Growing Rabbit’s Foot Fern: Caring For Davallia Fejeensis Ferns

Blechnum Gibbum: How To Grow and Care For The Silver Lady

Blechnum gibbum [BLEK-num, GIB-bum] is a hard fern belonging to the family Blechnaceae. Native to Pacific Islands, Fiji, and New Caledonia, Blechnum gibbum grows as a small tree in tropical and … [Read more...] about Blechnum Gibbum: How To Grow and Care For The Silver Lady

Hart’s Tongue Fern Care: Learn To Grow Asplenium Scolopendrium

Phyllitis scolopendrium [fil-LY-tiss, skol-oh-PEND-ree-um] now known as Asplenium Scolopendrium [ass-PLEE-nee-um, skol-oh-PEND-ree-um] an evergreen fern species from family Aspleniaceae (genus … [Read more...] about Hart’s Tongue Fern Care: Learn To Grow Asplenium Scolopendrium

Yucca Recurvifolia Care: All About Growing Curve Leaf Yucca

Yucca Recurvifolia (syn: Yucca gloriosa var. recurvifolia) [YUK-uh Re-kurv-ih-FOH-lee-a] is a cultivar of Yucca Gloriosa and belongs to the Agavaceae family. It's a succulent or cactus plant type … [Read more...] about Yucca Recurvifolia Care: All About Growing Curve Leaf Yucca

Blue Star Fern: How To Grow and Care For Phlebodium Aureum

The Blue Star Fern aka Phlebodium Aureum [Pol-ee-PODE-ee-um AW-re-um] is an evergreen, tender fern, which is popular as a houseplant. This fern also known as - Polypodium aureum and Golden Polypody … [Read more...] about Blue Star Fern: How To Grow and Care For Phlebodium Aureum

Button Fern Care: Growing The Pellaea Rotundifolia

The Button Fern - Pellaea Rotundifolia [Pe-LEE-uh Ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh] is native to New Zealand with distinctive foliage that offers an excellent variety to typical ferns. Even beginner gardeners … [Read more...] about Button Fern Care: Growing The Pellaea Rotundifolia

Heliotropium Arborescens Care: Learn To Grow Heliotrope Plants

Heliotropium arborescens [hee-lee-oh-TROH-pee] [ar-bo-RES-senz] is a species of flowering plants from the family Boraginaceae along with the Nemophila baby blue eyes flower. It is native to Peru … [Read more...] about Heliotropium Arborescens Care: Learn To Grow Heliotrope Plants

Cestrum Plant: Tips For Growing And Propagating Orange Zest Cestrum

Cestrum is a genus of plants containing over 200 species, with most varieties producing clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers. Pronounced [SES-trum], Cestrum plants are native to warm and tropical … [Read more...] about Cestrum Plant: Tips For Growing And Propagating Orange Zest Cestrum

Growing Yucca Baccata: The Banana Yucca Care [GUIDE]

Yucca Baccata [YUK-uh] [BAK-ah-tuh] is a species of yucca belonging to the Asparagaceae plant family. It is a plant native to northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States. Baccata is part … [Read more...] about Growing Yucca Baccata: The Banana Yucca Care [GUIDE]

Royal Poinciana Tree: Learn Care For The Colorful Delonix Regia

The bright red tops of the Royal Poinciana tree (Delonix Regia) are an amazing site when this colorful tree is in full bloom. Delonix Regia is pronounced [dee-LON-iks REE-jee-uh], but the plant … [Read more...] about Royal Poinciana Tree: Learn Care For The Colorful Delonix Regia

Oleander Care: Tips For Growing Oleander Bushes and Trees

Oleander (Nerium oleander) is an ornamental shrub with attractive characteristics from flower to stems. The plant is an erect evergreen shrub, also known as adelfa plants, with lovely flower clusters … [Read more...] about Oleander Care: Tips For Growing Oleander Bushes and Trees

Yucca Glauca Care: Learn To Grow The Soapweed Yucca

Yucca glauca pronounced (YUK-ah GLOK-ah), belongs to the Yucca genus (Agavoideae) and family Asparagaceae. It is a perennial evergreen plant, native to North America. The plant is found in the … [Read more...] about Yucca Glauca Care: Learn To Grow The Soapweed Yucca