Tall and bold ornamental grasses are common in plenty of landscapes. Although they are great for catching attention, there are plenty of dwarf grasses that
Ground Cover Perennials
Whether you are designing new landscape or looking to make improvements to the one where you currently have ground cover, perennials play an essential role.
Cold Hardy Palm Trees
There’s nothing quite like a palm tree to bring a calming, tropical feel to a location. Unfortunately, most of these trees are not cold hardy
Shrubs for a Windbreak
Most windbreaks you see use a single or double row of deciduous or evergreen trees for wind protection. While this works, you must also consider
Perennials that Attract Caterpillars
Your goal when planning landscaping around your home probably isn’t for the sole purpose of having a butterfly garden, but butterfly gardening may be something
Grasses for the Desert
We all dream of having a lush lawn of green grass and a garden filled with ornamental plants and flowers, but what if you live
Invasive Ground Cover Plants
If you have a spot in your garden where plants do not manage to put down roots, ground covers may seem like an obvious solution.
Trees with Winter Flowers
Does your garden seem monotonous in the winter with a blanket of white snow covering everything? Adding trees with winter flowers may help you stage
Long Blooming Perennials
Perennials are appealing for most gardeners because they return every year, meaning that you don’t have to spend hours hunched over your garden beds digging,
Plants for Beneficial Insects
Many of us feel disgust or even fear when we see insects scuttle or creep past. When you think of insects in the garden, you
Annuals for Beginners
So, you recently decided to take on a new hobby and begin gardening, but don’t know where to start. The best place to begin nurturing
Roses for Shade
No matter how hard we gardeners try, most of us won’t ever find a yard that receives direct sun all day long. However, it’s possible
Low Growing Shrubs
While filling as much space in your yard as possible seems like the best way to economize on flower beds and landscaping, there are many
Deer Resistant Vines
Beautiful gardens are meant to be admired. Flowers and foliage often attract many forms of wildlife, and while some are welcomed with open arms, others
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,
Trees with Fragrant Flowers
The arrival of spring means that the crisp air fills with pleasant scents and surrounds you with pops of color. It also means that it’s
Annuals that Grow from Seed
Growing plants from seeds is an ideal way to incorporate a wider variety of species than you might find in your everyday garden centers. Some
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
Easy to Grow Flowers in Pots
You’d be surprised how often we hear people saying that they weren’t born with a green thumb. No matter what some people do or how
Shade Shrubs
Shrubs that thrive in deep shade are few and far between. At least, finding shade shrubs with flashy foliage and stunning blooms is. A vast
Ground Cover Plants for the Beach
Do you live in a coastal area and struggle with plant maintenance? Are you worried about the little number of nutrients your sandy soil provides?
Trees for Butterflies
If you long for a yard filled with fragrant flowers, beautiful trees, and colorful butterflies, look no further. These pollinators are attracted to rich nectar
Perennials for Poor Soil
We all have that one spot in the yard where nothing seems to grow. We spend a fortune trying to amend the soil to plant
Shrubs that Bees Love
It’s no secret that bees provide numerous benefits for flower beds, as well as our environment. To draw the bees in, gardeners either design a
Palm Trees
Imagine a sunny beach with picture-perfect white sand, turquoise water, and palm trees. Although you may not be able to fly to a tropical destination,
Annuals that Attract Butterflies
One of the most commonly sought after characteristics when it comes to flowers is whether or not it attracts butterflies. Who doesn’t love the idea
Sun Loving Ground Cover Plants
Do you have a sunny area of your garden that’s looking a little bare? Ground covers may be a perfect solution since they spread in
Plants that Attract Hummingbirds
When creating your garden, you ensure every plant contributes a unique sense of appeal and purpose. Perfecting this level of beauty and eye-catching allure takes
Roses for the Beach
One of the biggest struggles in beach and coastal areas is gardening, as there are so many challenges homeowners face. Plant choices are extremely limited
Perennials that Fit in Cracks
Have you ever thought about intentionally growing plants in the cracks in a concrete patio or between stepping stones? You don’t need to abandon these
Annuals that Repel Slugs
Is there an unknown pest feeding on your plant’s foliage? Do you somehow never see the garden pests, but notice slime trails near your garden?
Invasive Flowers
You researched the perfect plants for your garden, relying on easy-to-care-for species and how pretty they look when clustered together. You may have even chosen
Shrubs that Attract Birds
A gorgeous garden is not enough. If you enjoy bringing more music and joy to your yard, shrubs that attract birds are the best way.
Shade Blooming Shrubs
Everybody loves adding trees to their landscape; they look forward to their shade as they grow. The downfall is those shade trees often overtake previously
Heat Loving Annuals
Do you live in an area prone to heatwaves? Looking for ways to brighten up your sunny yard without a ton of work? If so,
Nectar Plants for Butterflies
Whether you desire to have your very own butterfly garden, or simply like the idea of having butterflies as regular guests around your home, butterflies
Trees for Dry Sites
No matter how many countless times we replace the soil or how much water we add to the plant, there are dry areas on our
Beautiful Succulents
Are you looking for new plants for your container garden? Do you enjoy indoor houseplants with tons of color? If so, there is a wide
Annuals for Birds
Did you know there is a wide array of flowers that provide food for birds? Annuals for birds aren’t the first thing we think of
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
Invasive Shrubs
Although gorgeous, invasive shrubs expand into other natural areas outside their borders. They spread easily and completely take over with time. As they spread, they
Trees for Hummingbirds
During the warmer months, nothing beats a busy garden. One of the best ways to ensure you see lots of hummingbird activity is to use
Perennials with Fragrant Flowers
When strolling through your garden, nothing enhances the experience quite like the pleasant aroma of blooming flowers. These scents may generate a calming atmosphere worthy
Long Blooming Shrubs
It’s easy to design a garden that’s only beautiful for a couple of months in the spring. Long blooming shrubs make a garden look spectacular
Roses for Pots
There is nothing more stunning than beautiful roses, whether they are climbing roses, miniature roses, or rose bushes. Rose gardens are lush, fragrant, and filled
Vines for Poor Soil
Vines twining around a fence or trellis in the yard are a beautiful sight, especially when they are flowering vines. However, growing these plants is
Perennials with Seeds for Birds
If you are a bird watcher, then you probably have several bird feeders scattered throughout your yard. But, there are natural ways to attract birds
Perennials that Attract Butterflies
One of the ways to attract butterflies to your yard is to create the ideal butterfly garden. Some gardeners simply plant beautiful perennials that attract
Annuals for Summer Fragrance
When designing the perfect flower garden, most of us want to use the best smelling flowers. The problem is that when you ask people what
Evergreen Flowering Shrubs for Full Sun
Winter is a dreary time when its cold, white blanket turns our once vibrant landscapes into skeletons. Evergreen plants add lush greenery and a pop