Get to know the wonderful world of the best Types of Nandina Varieties with our expert guide, and grow these lovely varieties in your home! Are you a fan of plants that have it all – great looks, low maintenance, and versatility? If so, you might want to check out these beautiful Typ...
Shrubs are woody plants smaller than trees, having a short stem with branches near the ground. There are two main types ofshrubs: flowering and ornamental. Many shrubs look like common bushes. Shrubs used for gardening generally include broad-leaved plants, though some smaller conifers, such as...
Why we love it:Long after the rest of your garden has gone to sleep for the winter, the cheerful rosettes of ornamental kale add vibrant color to beds and containers. It's also easy to grow from seed. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below ...
As succulents, stonecrop plants are very low-maintenance. Some may even say they thrive on neglect. They only really need well-draining soil, lots of sun (but some tolerate partial shade), and a sprinkling of water during a drought. Here are the general growing conditions of stonecrop plant...
Also known as the rose of winter, the beautiful Camellia forms a rosette pattern and flowers in all shades of pink. 20. Clematis Botanical Name:Clematis montana USDA Zones:4-11 Add colors and cheerfulness with star-shaped pink flowers ofclematis in your garden! It flowers from late spring ti...
Old Man of the Mountain is the most cold hardy of all the wooly columnar cacti. It can tolerate freezing, and survives temperatures as low as 19°F. This plant should be watered in summer regularly but allowed to dry completely between waterings. In winter, watering should cease. ...
Because you’ll most likely plant cool-season grasses, the shoots will start life without the damaging heat of summer. You can also try planting grass in early spring. This is not recommended, because the hot summer months can be harsh on the tender young plants. However, if you complete...
Desert, any large, extremely dry area of land with sparse vegetation. It is one of Earth’s major types of ecosystems, supporting a community of plants and animals specially adapted to the harsh environment. In deserts, trees are usually absent, and shru
The concept of “fruit” is based on such an odd mixture of practical and theoretical considerations that it accommodates cases in which one flower gives rise to several fruits (larkspur) as well as cases in which several flowers cooperate in producing one fruit (mulberry).Peaandbeanplants, ex...
Soil Needs: Like many plants, Hostas also benefit from well-drained soil, which promotes their health and growth. Blooms In: The flowers of the Hosta plant make their appearance during the summer season. Aster Basic Information: Asters are hardy perennials and are recognized for their ability to...