Growing Crinum Lily (Spider Lily)
The crinum lily is also known as the spider lily for its intricate flowers that include large, brightly colored stamens that resemble spider legs. The flowers are bright and have …
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Tips on Growing Lupine (Growing Guide)
Lupines are majestic plants that grow striking stalks that bloom with brightly covered flowers. It can be grown in zones from 3 to 7. They come in red, yellow, white, …
Growing Dwarf Mexican Petunia
The dwarf Mexican petunia is a small plant that is perfect for ground cover. It’s a hardy plant that be grown in zones 8 to 11. With some care to …
Dwarf Oleander Care: Tips on Growing Dwarf Oleander
The dwarf oleander is a beautiful flowering shrub that is far smaller than its full-size counterpart. It comes in pink and red, and it is grown in zones 8 through …
Different Types of False Indigo (Baptisia)
If you are looking for a plant that demands very little from you, consider baptisia, which is often called false indigo. This plant will grow in almost any type of …
20 Common Poisonous Flowers (Photos)
When growing a garden, many plants add value and beauty to your that you may realize have some type of poisonous component. Whether it is from the berries, the flowers, …
30 Gorgeous Tropical Flowers (Photos)
As the name suggests, tropical plants do best in a tropical climate. Therefore, you may want to consider growing many of these plants as beautiful houseplants or putting them outside …
Impatiens Care Guide: Tips on Growing Impatiens
A bright, cheery flower that is easy to grow, impatiens are a mainstay of the household garden. These showstoppers bloom stunningly in shades of pink, purple, coral, white, violet, fuchsia, …
Different Types of Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
If you are looking for a full-sun flower that is almost guaranteed to attract butterflies to your yard, consider the gaillardia, also known as the blanket flower. Drop the seeds …
13 Best Plants for Steep Slopes
If your property has a steep slope, then landscaping becomes much harder. You need to consider soil erosion. The harder it is for roots to get deep into the ground, …
12 Best Plants for Your Trellis (Photos)
Most gardeners take a great deal of pride in the results of the thought, effort, and care they have put into cultivating a beautiful garden. Planting climbing flowers on a …
Growing Baptisia Plants (False Indigo)
Baptisia, also called false indigo, is a lovely flower that grows into a small shrub. It can get as tall as 5 feet and has wide as 3 to 4 …
Growing Coral Honeysuckle (Tip Guide)
Coral honeysuckle is a hardy plant that can be grown everywhere from zones 4 through 11 and is versatile in its usages. It grows as a vine, so it can …
10 Best Plants for Fence Lines
Whether you’re seeking privacy, looking to soften up the rough edges created by fencing, or simply looking to make your fenced-in yard more attractive, there are a number of plants …
Growing Firecracker Plants (Coral Plant)
Firecracker plants, commonly known as Russelia equisetiformis, are a perennial plant that originates from Mexico. Firecracker Plants have several titles that people use to describe it due to its characteristics. …
11 Best Plants for the Front of Your House
Home is where the heart is. A lovely front-yard full of greenery, flowers, and shrubs is the perfect way to let the love you have for your home spill out …
Growing Delphinium Plants (Grow and Care Guide)
Often called larkspur, this flower is easy to grow in zones 3 to 7. There are over 300 types available, so you can easily find one or more that you …
Growing Coneflower Plants (Grow and Care Guide)
There are many varieties of coneflowers. These long-stem flowers that are members of the aster family look like a daisy in most cases because of the way that the rays …
11 Different Types of Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
When you hear the name black-eyed susan, then a daisy-like flower with a black center and yellow rays may instantly pop into your mind. The truth, however, is that there …
Best Plants for Morning Shade and Afternoon Sun
While many plants prefer morning sun and shade during the heat of the day, that is not always what meets your landscaping needs. You may have areas near your home …