Browallia Speciosa: The Sapphire Flower Growing And Care
Browallia speciosa comes from Colombia, forms a bushy plant of bright- to dark-green leaves, set with innumerable white-throated violet-blue flowers. Browallia also is known by … [Read more]
Landscaping
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]
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. … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 (Pittosporaceae). … [Read more]
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, China, … [Read more]
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, … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 Porcelain … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
Powder Puff Tree: Learn To Grow and Care For Calliandra Plants
Powder Puff Tree the common name for Calliandra Haematocephala [kal-ee-AN-druh hee-mat-oh-SEF-uh-luh] the most widely cultivated of the 150 calliandra species. It belongs to the Fabaceae family, which … [Read more]
Erythrina Crista-Galli: Learn Coral Tree Growing And Care
Erythrina Crista-Galli [er-ith-RY-nuh KRIS-tuh GAL-ee] tree produces a beautiful display of flowers each summer. The bright coral-red flowers appear in long clusters, adding a splash … [Read more]
Patio Trees: Best Potted Trees For Flower, Fragrance and Patio
Here’s the deal on potted patio trees. Every balcony, deck, and patio can use a least one small patio tree. These container trees range from … [Read more]
New Zealand Flax Care: Growing the Sword-Like Phormium Tenax
The bold look of the New Zealand Flax, Phormium tenax [FOR-mee-um TEN-aks] helps add a dramatic touch using potted plants for patio or balcony design. … [Read more]
Growing Camellia Plants: How To Care For Camellia Flowers
Camellia plants [kuh-MEE-lee-a], are lovely evergreen shrubs native to the mountainous forests of Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It first arrived in the United States in … [Read more]
Bird Of Paradise Plant Care: How To Grow Strelitzia Reginae
The Bird of Paradise plant, Strelitzia reginae (Stre-litzia regi-nae or Strel-it-zia re-ginae) is an evergreen perennial popular as a landscape plant. This species is native … [Read more]
Caesalpinia Pulcherrima: Growing And Care Of Dwarf Poinciana Tree
The spectacular Caesalpinia pulcherrima [ses-al-PIN-ee-uh pul-KAIR-ih-muh] produces bright orange flowers looking like butterflies lingering over the plant. It’s an unusual yet marvelous sight. Native to … [Read more]
10 Sun Loving Plants: How Many Do You Grow?
When I hear the word “early summer”, my thoughts go right to lots of sun and high temperatures. Trouble is not all plants are “sun-loving … [Read more]
15 Flowers Hummingbirds Love To Visit
Hummingbirds make wonderful additions to the garden. Hummingbird flowers and hummingbird feeders will help attract them to the garden. But, there are plants like these 15 we … [Read more]
Growing Mexican Orange Blossom: Learn Choisya Ternata Care
The Choisya ternata [CHOY-see-uh ter-NAY-tuh] known as the Mexican orange blossom is an evergreen shrub with attractive foliage and aromatic flowers. Choisya is a member … [Read more]
10 Great Plants That Beat The Summer Heat
We long for spring to show us her flowers and before we know it, the hot summer arrives. The great news is that there are … [Read more]
Jasmine Plant Care: Learn How To Grow Jasminum Plants
Jasmine plant care is easy with varieties like Jasminum polyanthum a tropical plant hailing from China where it grows wild without care. The Jasminum has become … [Read more]
Dwarf Ixora: Growing And Care
Also known as Ixora Taiwanensis, or by the common name Dwarf Ixora plant makes a fabulous accent plant and small shrub. The Ixora plant is … [Read more]
Landscape Fabric: How to And Why Use It in Your Garden
Landscape fabric, also known as weed barrier fabric, preen weed control fabric or preen landscape fabric, is an all-purpose garden fabric used by many gardeners … [Read more]
Right Plant Right Place: 8 Tips In The Art Of Plant Selection
“Impulse Buying” is a part of modern merchandising from malls, grocery stores, online services, card shops, drug stores, and even in garden center nurseries. If … [Read more]
Plants Around Patios: Bringing Color To A Patio Near You!
You know that adding plants around patios brings color to your outdoor living area. But Which PLANTS? Your patio or deck deserves to be decorated … [Read more]
Colocasia Black Magic: Black Elephant Ears Plant
The Colocasia Black Magic is one of the “new breed” of black elephant ears. The culture of Black Magic, as well as most newer introductions, … [Read more]
Mulching Leaves: Learn The Nutritional Benefits For Soil
Question: My question is on leaf mulchers. Years ago I remember my grandfather burning mountains of leaves every fall. Now that seems like such a … [Read more]
Nandina Domestica Plant – The Heavenly Bamboo
When used correctly, the Heavenly Bamboo Nandina domestica a member of the Barberry family (Berberidaceae) is an ornamental garden shrub to be treasured the whole … [Read more]