This group of about 1,000 perennial plants comes from Central America, northern South America, and the Caribbean. The plants can be grown outside in warm climates, but most people keep them inside or in greenhouses because they need special care. Growth rate is slow or moderate and dependent on ample light but susceptible to sunburn. … Read more
Range of trees with fiery red to deep purple coloured foliage. The bright color of these trees makes them great as feature trees that stand out or to add contrast to planting plans. Some of the brightly colored Japanese Maples change color with the seasons. Other Flowering Cherry trees have dark purple leaves that bloom … Read more
Plants with heart-shaped leaves can not only help spread love, but they can also look beautiful in your garden or as houseplants in pots. If you want heart-shaped leaves, this guide is for you. It lists twenty-five plants with different leaves that will all add a romantic touch to your home or garden. As seasons … Read more
Gardeners love groundcovers for their ability to quickly fill in bare areas with lush greenery. But sometimes unwanted weedy groundcovers can creep into garden beds or lawns, displaying bright yellow flowers as they spread. These low-growing weeds can quickly take over space meant for other plants. Knowing how to identify the most common yellow-flowered groundcover … Read more
You found an unknown plant with pink flowers on long, straight stems that don’t have leaves. Here are some flowering plants that look like the one you found. A plant is usually easily identifiable either by its leaves, flowers, or fruits. The only thing that can help us figure out what kind of plant it … Read more
The money tree (Pachira aquatica, USDA plant hardiness zones 10 to 12) is cute in many ways, but you can’t pick its leaves and take them to the bank. You can grow them indoors or outdoors. Other names for them are water chestnuts, Malabar chestnuts, braided money trees, or Guiana chestnuts. It can be a … Read more
Finally, we’ve found the elusive true red flower! We know that when it comes to plants, red can mean anything from dark pink to wine purple. Make this list your guide to finding the right shade of red as you plan your spring and summer pots or your yard. White and red make for a … Read more
Some weeds in your garden or in the wild have beautiful blue flowers that range from soft to bright. This article is written by Morgan Hyde, a reference librarian from Arizona. Her desire to learn and do in-depth research has grown stronger through her job at the library. This desire began when she was growing … Read more
Once or twice, you may have asked yourself, “What’s growing on that tree?” while taking a walk in your neighborhood, the park, or the middle of nowhere. If you’ve ever wondered about an odd-looking growth on a trunk, stump, or branch, you’re not alone. A lot of us would love to be great at spotting … Read more
One plant might live for years without flowering, but near the end of its life, it might use all of its energy to make flowers on a big stem and then die. Many flowers that grow in tall vertical stalks can provide thrilling height, drama, and interest to garden beds, borders, and containers. Their spire-like … Read more