It’s tempting to grow all types of plants in a sunny yard, but not all are sun-lovers. In fact, many of them wilt and wither
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Ground Cover Plants for Dry Areas
Having a yard that lacks moist soil often feels like a curse. These areas are difficult to grow turf grass, yet seem to produce an
Drought Tolerant Trees
As summer arrives and brings new forms of life, some plants struggle to combat the unbearably high temperatures. The summer season is often unpredictable, and
Drought Tolerant Roses
Do you love roses, but think you can’t grow them in your area? Growing roses is easier than you think, even if you live in
Perennials for Hot Areas
If you live where the dog days of summer seem endless, growing a beautiful garden probably seems like a waste of time. Who wants to
Palm Trees for the Desert
Are you like so many others who equate palm trees with the perfect desert oasis? For years, when people think about palm trees, they think
Perennials for Rock Gardens
Having a stone wall or rock area is both an eyesore and an appealing feature in gardens. The difference is in how you dress it
Ornamental Grasses
Adding ornamental grass to your landscape provides beauty, texture, movement, and sometimes even sound. Despite the name ornamental grasses, not all cultivators offer long, narrow,
Vines for the Beach
When you think about the beach, chances are, plants are not the first thing to come to mind. Sand and swimming, yes, pick up volleyball
Summer Flowering Grasses
While you spend your summer mowing the lawn to keep the grass short, ornamental grasses are meant to grow tall and full. These plants add
Grasses for Seaside
Coastal gardens offer ornamental grasses with silver and green foliage that sway in the breeze. Choosing grasses for seaside gardens is tricky. The coastal conditions
Trees for the Beach
Growing trees along the coast has many challenges that many types of plants do not tolerate. Not only is there the heat of the sun
Reblooming Daylilies
Daylilies are a beautiful and vibrant flower that is a favorite among gardeners. Many daylily plants have a short bloom time, but some daylily flowers
Amazing Flowers for Window Boxes
Container gardening with hanging baskets and planter boxes is a great way to grow flowers without creating a large garden. Not only are flowers easy
Easy to Grow Flowers
Do you want to try your hand at growing flowers, but fear that you don’t have what it takes to grow them? The truth is,
Amazing Perennials for Zone 6
Creating a stunning garden full of plants and flowers that flourish from early spring to late fall is the dream of every gardener, but which
Drought Resistant Plants
When you start thinking about planting drought resistant plants, the first ones that come to mind are often desert plants, including cacti, aloe, and other
Drought Tolerant Perennials
If you plant drought-tolerant perennials in your garden, you’ll save money and effort. You won’t have to replace them for each growing season, and you
What are the Best Fast Growing Ground Cover Plants for Our Garden?
We live in USDA plants hardiness zone 5 and it’s pretty dry. What are the best fast growing ground cover plants for our garden? I
What Plants Do You Recomend for Our Hot Summer?
I live in Phoenix where temperatures go over 100 F. I have a small yard that I want to beautify with blooms but I have
Drought Tolerant Plants
When you hear the term drought-tolerant plants, you might imagine only cacti or succulents. But there are colorful shrubs, flowering vines, and grasses that are