Lantana is a pretty perennial shrub with beautiful clusters of fragrant flowers and handsome berries, prized by gardeners for being attractive and requiring very little … [Read more...]

Grown from seed each year, Centaurea Cyanus can easily add a splash of color to any garden bed or window box. It’s a beautiful plant with large, colorful … [Read more...]

The Hibiscus Tree. Perhaps no flower has a greater power to evoke the tropics than the hibiscus. The vivid colors, silky petals, and proliferation of blooms make the … [Read more...]

Taking cuttings from healthy, mature plants is a great way to increase your plant collection. How can you be sure that your cuttings will grow roots and take hold? Rooting … [Read more...]

There are times in the garden we want to show off our hard work and creations! Then there are times we want a garden where we can have a backyard privacy. Below are links to … [Read more...]

Good Coleus plant care answers the question of: "What annuals can I grow in shady places for color during the summer months?" This question confronts many home … [Read more...]

Ready to explore the differences between ornamental and poison sumac plants? Sumac (aka Sumach) is an interesting group of plants. There are many harmless varieties you can … [Read more...]

The elephant ear plant (aka Colocasia) is a spectacular, jumbo-sized tropical plant that is popular in landscapes across the United States and valuable as a food crop in many … [Read more...]

If you are passionate about gardening, somewhere along the line includes planting trees. Certainly, know that some trees and shrubs are better than others. There are … [Read more...]