Growing Bush Allamanda (Allamanda schottii)
Bush allamanda has green, glossy leaves and bright yellow blooms that have a darker throat than the rest of the flower. These flowers are four to five inches across, and …
Growing Fishtail Palm (Caryota mitis)
The fishtail palm is a unique palm tree that can grow to be about six to 10 feet tall. It’s not a plant that is easy to grow, especially indoors, …
16 Perfect Deer Resistant Perennials
Are you tired of the deer eating your plants in your garden? Well, I know that it annoyed me, so I decided to find some deer-resistant perennial that will not …
15 Florida Drought-Tolerant Plants
When you first move to Florida, the plants that you bring with you from another area of the country may not do well in the humidity and the heat in …
The Different Types of Begonias
Begonias are a plant that comes in a variety of colors, so you can easily get a begonia to match any décor in your garden. Most varieties do not need …
10 Different Types of Jasmine Plants (Photos)
Jasmine is a plant that I absolutely adore. The scent of the flowers and the way the blooms look on the plants is something that I must have in my …
16 Perfect Florida Ground Cover Plants
Now that you have planted all of your trees and shrubs in your garden in Florida, you need some ground cover to complete the look. Not all ground cover will …
24 Florida Flowering Trees
Having flowering trees in your garden is a great way to add height to the space. Adding the right trees can also add a lot of color to your garden …
Growing Copperleaf Plants (Acalypha wilkesiana)
Copperleaf is a wild-looking plant that has unique foliage. This is a tropical plant, but the shrub has leaves that are copper, pink, green, yellow, and cream. This plant can …
35 Beautiful Florida Shrubs
Shrubs are a beautiful part of any garden, and when I first moved to Florida, I had to do a bit of research to find shrubs that will grow in …
Growing Beautiful Cape Jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides)
Cape jasmine is what is known as false jasmine, so it is not a member of the same plant family. Native to Asia, this is a plant that is actually …
16 Different Types of Phlox Plants
Phlox is a lovely plant that can be grown as an annual or a perennial. It is a member of the Polemoniaceae family, and it comes in more than 50 …
Best Weed Barriers 2025 (Buying Guide)
I have always had trouble with a lot of weeds growing in my garden. Clearing weeds is an annoying part of gardening that would be great to minimize. I tried …
Best Self-Watering Stakes for Indoor Plants (Buying Guide)
When I first began increasing the number of houseplants that I keep in my home, my friend suggested that I should get some self-watering stakes to make taking care of …
10 Best Wisconsin Perennials
Wisconsin is a snowy area of the country that has bitter cold winters. In addition to this, the summers are hot in this part of the country, so some plants …
Gorgeous North Carolina Perennials
Recently, I had a friend of mine move to North Carolina, and she was having trouble keeping her perennials alive when she planted them. This was mainly because the plants …
15 Perfect Michigan Perennials (Photos)
Because of the colder climate that you find in Michigan, it can be difficult to plant a successful garden in the state. Not all plants will be able to survive …
16 Different Types of Petunias (Photos)
Petunias are plants that belong to the Solanaceae family, and there are over 35 different species of the plant that are all native to South America. They vary a lot …
15 Fantastic Florida Vines (Photos)
I love vines in my garden because they give you a lot of decorative options without requiring a lot of work. Most vines will be able to cover a fence …
Different Types of Florida Pine Trees
Pine trees are a type of tree that can thrive in colder weather, but what if you live in a part of the country that stays warm for the majority …