How to Get Hostas to Grow Bigger
If you have a garden, adding hostas to it is both a fun and easy process. They are rugged plants that live for decades and require little maintenance. Hostas can …
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Growing Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus)
Japanese silver grass is an ornamental grass that comes in several different varieties that have different heights. There are smaller varieties that may only reach 3′ tall, and there are …
How to Grow Yucca Plants (Growing Guide)
Yucca is a genus of herbaceous perennial trees, shrubs, and smaller plants that encompasses some 40-50 known species. All of these species are native to the arid regions of the …
Growing Guide: How to Grow Papyrus Plant
Papyrus, a plant species belonging to the family Cyperaceae, originates from ancient Egypt, where Egyptians used it to make paper. Papyrus, scientifically known as cyperus papyrus, is closely related to …
How to Grow Hostas Indoors
Hosta plants are shade-tolerant perennials with medium to large-sized green, white-tipped, waxy leaves. Usually planted during the spring and fall seasons, Hostas tend to be grown outdoors but can also …
How to Overwinter Hostas
Hostas are a popular landscape plant all over the U.S. because of their large leaves, pretty flowers, and ability to provide ground cover. They’re perennial plants that thrive in USDA …
Preventing Holes In Leaves Of Hosta Plants
Hosta plants are terrific shade-tolerant plants with wonderful plumage. They are incredibly hardy and do not require much care to thrive. However, plant lovers may begin to notice holes in …
How to Grow Artemisia (Growing Guide)
Artemisia is a large genus consisting of over 300 perennial, biennial, and annual shrubs and herbaceous plants. Although these plants don’t have large, vibrant flowers, many gardeners grow them as …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Blue-Eyed Grass
Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium sp) grows freely throughout much of North America. It includes a wide range of species ranging from 50 to 150, depending on the plant classification system used, …
Growing Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus Heterolepis)
Prairie Dropseed or Sporobolus heterolepis is a warm-season plant that typically grows in large prairies and open ground. It is very popular as a soil-management tool. It is produced in zone …
Tips for Growing Purple Fountain Grass
Growing different types of plants in your flower beds can help to create different looks, textures, and heights. Purple fountain grass is popular, as it has a unique height, texture, …
Tips for Growing Dusty Miller
The Dusty Miller is an unusual-looking plant that has silvery leaves that look like delicate lace. They grow to between 6″ and 18″ tall and are grown in zones 7 …
17 Different Types of Hostas
Hostas are shade-tolerant plants that are native to Northeast Asia and the Russian Far East. They’re also known as Plantain Lilies. These plants are perennials and taxonomists suggest that there …
Growing Hostas: How to Grow and Care Guide
Hostas are hardy perennials that are very easy to grow. The green foliage can come in varying colors, and with the right care, the plants can produce pink, purple, or …
