In January we start thinking about the upcoming gardening season and what flowers we would like to see in our flower beds. If you enjoy starting flowers from seeds you are no doubt poring over the latest seed catalogues and gardening sites. Many annual flowers are easy to start, not requiring any special equipment or…
Category Archives: Landscape Plants
How to Grow Elephant Ear Plants
How to Grow Elephant Ear Plants Elephant ear plants are very unique plants that can add interest and variety to any garden. Whether used as a backdrop to show off other plants or as a stand-alone as the center of attention, these colorful and showy garden plants have a place in any garden. If you…
Daylilies in July
If there was ever a plant that belonged to the month of July it’s the daylily, or more properly named hemerocallis. True to it’s name each daylily bloom lasts just one day, opening up in the early morning hours and folding down in the evening, never to rise again. However, each daylily plant will have…
How to Grow Banana Plants
If you want to have almost instant success as a gardener, then the banana plant may be perfect for you. They are among the easiest and fastest growing of all garden plants. In fact, given steamy conditions and moderately high temperatures, some cultivars can reach heights of 17 feet or even more, in the space…
How to Grow Hibiscus Plants
The hibiscus is one of the most beautiful and versatile flowering garden plants you can grow. With several hundred different varieties, the hibiscus is a species that includes annual and perennial plants, woody shrubs and small trees depending on the type you are cultivating. It brooms profusely producing stunning flowers, in many different hues and…
How to Grow Sword Ferns
Sword ferns are lush, evergreen plants which can be used as ground cover, or for ornamental purposes to add texture and interest to a garden, or as background for showier plants. They are known for their distinctive long, sword shaped fronds which are bright green in color and can grow from three to five feet…
How to Grow Cannas
For an avid gardener, the challenge often comes with trying to find the space for a colorful display of flowering plants. If you’re looking for a plant that can provide both vibrant or muted color and beautiful foliage, look no farther than cannas. Cannas are among the showiest of the many summer bulbs that you…
Daylilies Are an American Garden Staple
Daylilies Daylilies are perennial plants that can lift any garden out of the doldrums. Their sought-after beauty lasts only 24 hours when blooming, but the flowers are quickly replaced by another bloom on the stem. The scientific name of the daylily, Hemerocallis, is Greek for “beautiful for a day.” Even though these beautiful blooms only…
Heucheras Are Low Maintenance and Drought Tolerant Plants
Heucheras If you’re looking into hardy plants for your garden which are also drought-tolerant and pest-resistant, consider heucheras. Heucheras also do well in sun or shade and produce long-blooming flowers in a wide range of colors. Heucheras are perennials that can add beautiful foliage colors and dramatic backdrop to any garden. Bronze foliage creates interest…
Hostas Are Our Favorite Shade Plant
Hostas The beautiful and wide variation of hosta plants has made it a favorite among gardeners who want to show off their shade areas. In fact, hostas are now the most popular shade perennial. Many varieties can be found at your local nursery, but you can also purchase them from a mail order nursery or…
