Your Guide to Purchasing a Japanese Fern Tree for Your Landscape

The Japanese fern tree, also known as Filicium decipiens, is an unusual and exotic specimen tree gaining popularity in landscapes. Its graceful form and delicate, fern-like foliage create striking visual interest. If you’re considering adding a Japanese fern tree to your outdoor space, this guide will provide useful information and tips to help you find … Read more

How to Grow Stunning Black and Blue Salvia from Seeds

Black and blue salvia (Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’) is a show-stopping flower loved for its rich saturated colors and towering height. The flower spikes are a vivid iridescent blue while the bud sepals are a deep midnight black. Combined together, it creates a gorgeous two-tone effect. This tropical-looking salvia makes a dramatic statement planted … Read more

Can You Eat an Indoor Pineapple Plant? Exploring the Edibility and Differences Between Ornamental and Fruiting Varieties

Pineapple plants make a fun and unique houseplant with their spiky, tropical foliage Some produce edible pineapple fruits indoors while others are purely ornamental. This often raises the question – can you eat an indoor pineapple plant? This article covers the key differences between fruiting and non-fruiting varieties and provides tips on safely consuming homegrown … Read more

Growing Hot Lips Sage – A Care Guide

With its vibrant bicolor blooms in red and white, Hot Lips sage (Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’) is one of the most popular ornamental salvias. This pretty plant thrives with simple care, rewarding the gardener with endless flowers perfect for bouquets In this article. we will cover everything you need to know about successfully growing Hot … Read more

What is Eating My Salvias? Identifying Common Pests and Solutions

Salvias are popular perennial flowers known for their spiky blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. However, these plants can fall victim to various chewing pests that damage their foliage. If you’ve noticed ragged holes or skeletonized leaves on your salvias, here are some likely culprits and how to stop them from eating your plants Common … Read more

Royal Hawaiian Aloha Elephant Ear: A Stunning Tropical Foliage Plant

The bold, dramatic leaves of elephant ear plants provide serious tropical flair in gardens and containers. While most varieties sport all green leaves, a few special cultivars showcase eye-catching multicolored foliage. One of the most popular is the Royal Hawaiian Aloha elephant ear, prized for its vibrant purplish-black leaves marked with electric green veins. In … Read more