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Landscaping with plants that hug the ground, rather than tower overhead, offers many advantages for today’s busy homeowners. Low to the ground shrubs, also called groundcover shrubs, are an ideal choice to simplify yard care while achieving a polished, welcoming look. Benefits of Low Growing Shrubs Compared to large shrubs and trees, groundcover shrubs offer … Read more
Iceland poppies, with their delicate, tissue-paper petals and vibrant colors, are one of the most beautiful flowers you can grow in your garden. While they may seem intimidating to cultivate, Iceland poppies are actually quite easy and rewarding to grow once you understand their needs. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll share everything you need to … Read more
Grown for its spicy, pungent leaves, oregano is a sun-loving Mediterranean herb. Easy to grow, compact and drought tolerant, it thrives in pots or in the ground. It’s widely used in Italian and Greek cuisine, especially when dried. A low clump of small, fragrant leaves makes up oregano. In the summer, it sends up pretty … Read more
Summers that are long, hot, and dry are best for olive trees. Winters that are cool and not too dry are also good. They are native to Mediterranean climates. They like a sharply drained calcareous or limey soil, and can tolerate salty, coastal locations. Many types of olive trees need to be cross-pollinated, which means … Read more
The Hypoestes phyllostachya is a member of the Acanthaceae family. It’s sometimes called the “Polka Dot Plant” because its leaves have a pattern that makes them look like they’re full of dots. This plant comes from places like South Africa, Madagascar, and Southeast Asia, where it does well in tropical rainforests. In its natural environment, … Read more
Jasmine is a beloved flower known for its intoxicating fragrance and delicate beauty. These vines and shrubs produce elegant blooms in a variety of colors While white jasmine flowers are the most iconic, many people don’t realize there is a rainbow of jasmine flower colors to explore. In this article, we will examine the different … Read more
I’ve been using evergreens in container gardens since the very beginning. The approach is practical, saves money over time, and offers multiple seasons of enjoyment. I can’t imagine a DIY-er or client who wouldn’t LOVE getting these benefits from their container gardens. Miniature evergreen trees are darling additions to container gardens. Their compact size makes … Read more
There will almost certainly be at least one type of tulip in a spring garden. After all, tulips are the most common sign of spring. People often wonder if tulips will grow more than one plant, even though they are easy to grow. The daffodil is another beautiful spring flower that does this. Most people … Read more
Sunflowers are known for their bright, cheerful faces and tall stalks. But those vibrant blooms can quickly turn into a disappointment when black dots appear on the leaves. These unsightly spots indicate your sunflower is under duress While the dots may seem purely cosmetic at first, they can hinder your plant’s ability to photosynthesize and … Read more
In the spring, many of us buy those tried-and-true annuals that provide floral interest all summer long. Think geraniums, violets, marigolds, and of course, petunias. A trip to the nursery in the spring would not be complete without a hanging basket or three full of bright flowers. When we take those hanging baskets down and … Read more