Category Ornamental Plants

If you want to cover a wall with a spectacular climber, plant Wisteria. One of our most spectacular climbers can be relied on […]

Canna Planting Guide Cannas are lush tropical plants with huge leaves and vibrant blossoms on tall stalks. Many varieties have multicolored and […]

Are you into purple plants? Do you like the notion of a plant which is low-maintenance, rarely has any pest or disease […]

Growing roses can be intimidating and confusing for novice and expert gardeners alike. We’re here to help break down those barriers and […]

Smooth Hydrangeas are one of the great underused plants of today’s gardens. Garden designers use this plant whenever they get the chance, […]

Tips for Planting Flowers in May Careful plant selection allows gardeners to continue gardening throughout the year. All remnants of snow melt […]

The song of India plant is a species from the dracaena genus (dracaena reflexa) that has become a popular house plant. There are […]

Long before there was the social media phenomenon called “Twitter,” there were avian wonders called hummingbirds, who chase each other through the […]

The Bleeding Heart is an extremely cold-hardy (USDA zones 3-9), mounding plant with finely cut, fern-like foliage on graceful 2-3 foot arching […]

The wide assortment of colors, flower forms, and foliage to be found in African violets has made them a popular houseplant to […]

Tackling a shady front garden is, at first sight, a daunting proposition. Gardens that are north-facing, overshadowed by large trees or sunken, […]

Who doesn’t love palm trees? Their elegant and exotic shape calls up images of sunny destinations and sparkling white beaches. Palm Trees […]

Indoor plant problems are common. Many problems are similar to those experienced by you plants outdoors – too much water, too little […]

Poinsettia, these colorful plant, so fitting in holiday home decorations, sometimes become a problem after Christmas when blooming ends and many times […]

Gladiolus is a classic perennial known for its tall flower spikes. Here’s how to grow gladioli in pots. A little effort planting […]

Marigolds are incredibly easy-going and reliable under a wide range of growing conditions. Once planted, marigolds grow rapidly with no fuss. Most […]

If you’re leading a busy and stressful life, there’s something you can place in your home or even set on a desk […]

Monsteras are often called Swiss cheese plants or vines for their leaves’ lacy holes and notches, and Monstera adansonii is arguably the […]

Don’t worry, gardening doesn’t come easy to everyone. If you’ve managed to kill every plant that has crossed your path, this post […]

Schlumbergera belongs to a small group of cacti. There are six kinds of them, which are found in the mountainous coasts of […]

How to Grow Japanese Maples from Seed The Japanese Maples – Acer palmatum cultivars and hybrids are a large group of generally […]

Yellow leaves are a common symptom of sick plants, but a closer look can reveal clues that help gardeners get to the […]

Although usually planted outdoors, with proper light and food, a coleus plant can make a great addition to your collection of house […]

Everybody knows the bright red leaves of the flamingo flower. With its thick green leaves and the beautiful red spathaceous bracts, she […]

Cut Flowers – Bouquets and Flower Arrangements Cut flowers are a cheerful addition to a home or office. Many flowers are easy […]

Fall Flower Garden Clean Up When the snow flies I like to look out and see all my flower beds put to […]

The first brisk fall evenings crash through summer’s warmth and abruptly awaken our senses to the season’s arrival. It seems like one […]

Perennial Plants to Cut Back or Prune in the Fall While it’s tempting to cut back the whole flower garden in the […]

The herbaceous Peony has been cultivated in home gardens for over 600 years. Considering the beauty of the flower and the longevity […]

Roses come with a stigma of being ornery and problematic, but growing roses doesn’t need to be difficult. Beginner rose gardeners should […]