Growing Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatrum)
The compass plant is a unique looking plant that can easily grow to be 9 to 12 feet in height. The flowers grow from a long, light green stalk in …
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10 Perfect California Shade Plants
Depending on where you live in California, you will be in different growing zones. You may also face unique challenges, such as salt in the air off the ocean. While …
Growing Jack in the Pulpit Wildflower
Jack in the Pulpit is a unique looking plant that looks like a tall stalk that grows up into a hooded cover. The flowers are actually very tiny on this …
Growing Sea Holly Plants (Eryngium)
Sea Holly is a perennial that has stunning bluish-purple blooms that resemble small thistles. When mature, the plant will be between 2 and 4 feet in height with a spread …
Growing Dutchman’s Breeches Wildflower
The Dutchman’s Breeches is a wildflower that gets its name from the look of the flowers. They are white in color and look like pants hanging from a clothesline in …
11 Best Plants for Kids to Grow
There are many reasons to introduce your children to the joys of gardening. They will enjoy digging in the dirt and taking great pride in the vegetables or flowers they …
Tips on Growing Barrenwort (Epimedium grandiflorum)
Barrenwort, which is sometimes called Bishop’s Hat, Horny Goat Weed, or Fairy Wings, is a hardy perennial that grows in hardiness growing zones four to nine. The plant is native …
The Different Types of Aster (Photos)
There are more than 180 varieties of the Aster, which is a flowering plant many gardeners confuse with the humble daisy. The Aster has been popular throughout the U.S. and …
Tips on Growing Lupine (Growing Guide)
Lupines are majestic plants that grow striking stalks that bloom with brightly covered flowers. It can be grown in zones from 3 to 7. They come in red, yellow, white, …
Growing Dwarf Mexican Petunia
The dwarf Mexican petunia is a small plant that is perfect for ground cover. It’s a hardy plant that be grown in zones 8 to 11. With some care to …
Different Types of False Indigo (Baptisia)
If you are looking for a plant that demands very little from you, consider baptisia, which is often called false indigo. This plant will grow in almost any type of …
20 Common Poisonous Flowers (Photos)
When growing a garden, many plants add value and beauty to your that you may realize have some type of poisonous component. Whether it is from the berries, the flowers, …
30 Gorgeous Tropical Flowers (Photos)
As the name suggests, tropical plants do best in a tropical climate. Therefore, you may want to consider growing many of these plants as beautiful houseplants or putting them outside …
Impatiens Care Guide: Tips on Growing Impatiens
A bright, cheery flower that is easy to grow, impatiens are a mainstay of the household garden. These showstoppers bloom stunningly in shades of pink, purple, coral, white, violet, fuchsia, …
Different Types of Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
If you are looking for a full-sun flower that is almost guaranteed to attract butterflies to your yard, consider the gaillardia, also known as the blanket flower. Drop the seeds …
13 Best Plants for Steep Slopes
If your property has a steep slope, then landscaping becomes much harder. You need to consider soil erosion. The harder it is for roots to get deep into the ground, …
Growing Baptisia Plants (False Indigo)
Baptisia, also called false indigo, is a lovely flower that grows into a small shrub. It can get as tall as 5 feet and has wide as 3 to 4 …
Growing Firecracker Plants (Coral Plant)
Firecracker plants, commonly known as Russelia equisetiformis, are a perennial plant that originates from Mexico. Firecracker Plants have several titles that people use to describe it due to its characteristics. …
11 Best Plants for the Front of Your House
Home is where the heart is. A lovely front-yard full of greenery, flowers, and shrubs is the perfect way to let the love you have for your home spill out …
Growing Delphinium Plants (Grow and Care Guide)
Often called larkspur, this flower is easy to grow in zones 3 to 7. There are over 300 types available, so you can easily find one or more that you …