11 Best Plants for Kids to Grow
There are many reasons to introduce your children to the joys of gardening. They will enjoy digging in the dirt and taking great pride in the vegetables or flowers they …
Tips on Growing Barrenwort (Epimedium grandiflorum)
Barrenwort, which is sometimes called Bishop’s Hat, Horny Goat Weed, or Fairy Wings, is a hardy perennial that grows in hardiness growing zones four to nine. The plant is native …
The Different Types of Aster (Photos)
There are more than 180 varieties of the Aster, which is a flowering plant many gardeners confuse with the humble daisy. The Aster has been popular throughout the U.S. and …
10 Perfect Partial Sun Perennials
Perennials yield some serious flower power. Year after year they continue to bloom mostly no matter what the conditions. Perennials are tough as nails and can withstand even the harshest …
10 Perfect Arizona Perennials
If you are a gardener in Arizona, then you know that you face some unique challenges. While gardeners in much of the state must water garden flowers, those in other …
12 Best Salt-Tolerant Perennials
Salt can have many harmful effects on plants. When it is absorbed into the plant, it can act as a poison. In other situations, it can break down flower buds …
10 Perfect Oklahoma Perennials
The majority of Northern Oklahoma is in USDA growing zone 6 while most of the state is in growing zone 7. Gardeners in the Texoma region are in growing zone …
10 Choices for Winter Flowering Annuals
Many gardeners dread the long winter months because they think that they must stop gardening. Depending on where you live, some beautiful plants bloom in the winter. As with any …
12 Perfect Michigan Annuals
Some gardeners find Michigan’s shorter growing season and colder temperatures challenging when choosing flowers that will thrive in the state. Yet, many beautiful choices prefer the state’s cold climate. It …
10 Fabulous Iowa Perennials
While Iowa may be better known for its corn and soybeans, gardeners can grow many beautiful perennials. Most of Iowa is in zone 5 while a little bit of its …
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 …
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, …
15 Perfect Low-Growing Perennials
There are many different areas in your landscaping where low-growing perennials will look great. Some work great in flowerbeds in front of taller growing plants. Others look super when planting …
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, …
10 Best Plants for Planter Boxes in Full Sun
If you have the perfect spot for a planter box but it’s in full sun, then you may be wondering what works best in a location that gets lots of …