With their spiky leaves and juicy golden fruit pineapples are an iconic tropical plant. While growing genuine pineapple plants at home can be challenging, there are several other interesting plants that closely resemble pineapples in form or function. Adding these exotic lookalikes to your indoor garden can bring a vibrant tropical flair even in colder … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Chamomiles are cheery little plants. Chamomile plants have a sweet scent like fresh apples and are used as flowerbed borders, in cottage and herb gardens, or as a low-maintenance lawn alternative that is good for pollinators. They … Read more
Each year my crabapple seems to lose its leaves earlier and earlier. They develop spots, turn yellow and soon drop. What can I do? . Apple scab is a fungal disease that causes the problem you describe. It is a common problem on crabapples. Many of the newer varieties have been bred to be resistant … Read more
Coreopsis is one of the easiest flowers to save the seeds from. Getting the seed heads before the birds eat them is all that’s needed to save Coreopsis seeds. I’ll show you how to do it with pictures below. Most Coreopsis plants can grow seeds on their own, but saving Coreopsis seeds is one of … Read more
Hydrangeas are popular flowering shrubs that produce gorgeous blooms in shades of pink, blue, purple, white and green Their lush flower heads brighten gardens and provide months of color from early summer well into fall. But before hydrangeas burst into flower, you may notice some interesting changes in the plants’ appearance and growth habits. Learning … Read more
Wild mint is a native perennial forb that can grow straight up or up and over. It has green hairy stems that are 4-angled and don’t branch out much. Sprawling of the stems is common. The leaves are opposite, stalked, ovate to lanceolate (widest below the middle), have toothed edges, pointed tips, and well-defined vein … Read more
They are very popular as cut flowers and garden plants because they have big, pretty blooms. The large flowerheads look like pom poms growing on bushes that can get as tall as trees. They come in a variety of different colors and shapes. There are over 75 species of hydrangeas, most of them native to … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Lilac bushes (Syringa vulgaris) are low-maintenance shrubs prized for their fragrant purple, pink, or white blossoms. These shrubs or small trees thrive in U. S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, depending on the … Read more
Native to Madagascar, kalanchoes thrive outdoors in zone 9 (and higher if in dappled shade). Protect from frost. All the kalanchoes in the video are also in the gallery below (scroll down), all labeled. To see plant names as you watch the video, click CC (closed captions). Kalanchoes are beautiful soft succulents, easy to propagate, … Read more
As a nature photographer and gardening enthusiast, I’m always seeking to capture the striking beauty of plants through my camera lens. One of my favorite subjects is the ficus tree, with its glossy leaves and graceful forms. In this post, I’ll showcase some of my favorite ficus tree pictures while providing tips on how to … Read more