Black-Eyed Susan: Complete Guide on Growing Black-Eyed Susan
The black-eyed Susan is a widely grown plant found in many gardens and in the wild all across the U.S. These flowers were one of the very first to become …
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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 …
How to Grow and Care for Coreopsis
For those who enjoy a whimsical-looking garden with an English cottage aesthetic or for those looking to add dimension and contrast in their landscaping, coreopsis is a wonderful, hardy, and …
How to Grow and Care for Canna Lily (Growing Guide)
Grown for their striking foliage as much as for their extravagant floral display, Canna Lilies are native to tropical and subtropical regions. However, their popularity and the ease with which …
Growing Guide: How to Grow Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe involucrata)
Also commonly referred to as “wine cup plant,” Poppy Mallow (callirhoe involucrata) is native to Northern Mexico and parts of the U.S. with bright sunlight on a regular basis. Reaching …
How Do I Fertilize My Magnolia Tree?
With over 16 species of magnolia trees (Magnolia spp.) there is some variation in the size and appearance of the tree. While some magnolia trees are evergreen, others are semi-evergreen …
Growing Guide: How to Grow Magnolia Trees
Known for thriving in warm climates and for their stunning, wax-like flowers that produce a nearly euphoric aroma. Magnolias are considered an iconic staple of gracious southern landscaping. However, the …
Growing Guide: How to Grow and Care for Yarrow
Yarrow is a perennial herb. It normally blooms the first season after planting, when grown from seed. Yarrow may spread through the parent plant, a plant that grows from a …
Growing Guide: How to Grow Coral Creeper (Barleria repens)
The coral creeper (Barleria repens) is a shrubby plant that typically grows to be less than 70 cm. This plant produces many coral-colored tublar plants and will spread rapidly in …
Growing Guide: How to Grow and Care for Witch Hazel
The witch hazel plant (family: Hamamelidaceae, genus: Hamamelis) is actually a vase-shaped, deciduous shrub or small tree. In North America, witch hazel is also called winterbloom because its light gray …
How to Grow Calla Lily (Complete Growing Guide)
Despite its name, the ornamental plant known as the Calla Lily isn’t a true lily — it’s a member of the Araceae family, which includes a vast number of flowering …
Growing Guide: How to Grow Bird of Paradise
A bird of paradise is a spectacular flowering plant that is full of tropical colors. It’s a perennial that comes from South Africa and is prized all over the world …
Growing Guide: How to Grow Blanket Flower
The blanket flower is a colorful flowering plant that is low-maintenance and easy to spread. It’s a herbaceous perennial and a great plant to use for ground cover with its …
The Different Varieties of Bougainvillea (Plus Care Tips)
Bougainvillea is a genus of vine-like shrubs native to South America. These vines are typically thorny (although there are thornless varieties) and range in size from 20 to 30 feet …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Echeveria Succulents
Echeveria succulents include over 150 species, but they all have similar traits. These adorable little succulents form a rosette of fleshy leaves that resemble a flower and range in color …
Weigela Plant: Complete Guide on Growing Weigela
Weigela is an old-fashioned shrub that has earned its place in the perennial bed due to its bright show of color in the spring. However, in recent years, new varieties …
Growing Old Man Cactus (Cephalocereus senilis)
The Old Man Cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) earns its name from the tufts of snowy, white ‘hair’ that covers the surface of the cactus. These showy cacti are grown primarily as …
Growing and Caring for Totem Pole Cactus
The totem pole cactus (Pachycereus Schottii Monstrosus) is native to Mexico where it thrives in dry, sunny conditions. This unique cactus grows from a short trunk that branches into many …
The Different Types of Anemone (Plus Growing Tips)
With over 100 species of flowers in the genus of anemone (common name windflower) there is much variation in these delightful little flowers. While they are all perennial flowers that …
Growing Guide: Tips for Growing Fishbone Cactus
The fishbone cactus (Epiphyllum ‘anguliger’) isn’t your ordinary desert cactus. This cactus is an epiphytic cactus that lives in organic matter (such as decaying leaves) that gathers between the branches …