Keep your front yard welcoming with these fuss-free landscaping plants that are compact, deer-resistant, need little pruning, and won't swallow your house.
Russian sage is at the top of the list of easy-care garden perennials that you simply buy, plant, and enjoy. Just give them full sun and well-drained soil and enjoy their beauty.
By Erin Marissa Russell Are you looking for shrubs you can plant in partial shade or full shade? We’ve got you covered with this list of 24 shrubs that will thrive in partial and full shade. Along with a description of each plant, we’ve included their basic care preferences so you can determine which plants […]
Liriope is a tough, drought-resistant perennial perfect for growing along walkways, paths and flowerbed borders! See our top tips for growing.
Learn which Hosta companion plants will look the best in your yard with lots of shade garden pictures to provide inspiration and ideas.
Mallow's flowers look stunning in garden beds or borders. Plus, this cottage garden favorite is easy to start from seed.
Drift roses are one of the greatest accessories you can have in your landscape. Don’t let their small size fool […]
Catmint, or Walker's Low, is one of the EASIEST plants to grow! Learn what are some good companion plants for catmint in this article...
Learn how to grow and care for catmint plants. This easy-to-grow, drought-tolerant perennial blooms for months. Catmint is perfect for containers, borders, herb gardens, and pollinator gardens. Discover the different types of catmint including Walkers Low and Junior Walker, and also Nepeta cataria (catnip).
Is there anything lovelier than a shade garden on a warm day? It's hard to beat!
Landscaping doesn't have to cost a bunch of a money. Some great design planning and a little DIY work can give you cheap landscaping fixes that look expensive.
These common garden shrubs and perennials should not be cut back in fall if you want healthier plants and more abundant flowers.
The 10 best flowers for your perennial garden. These plants are easy to grow, low-maintenance and beautiful!
Verbena bonariensis: a must-have garden perennial but sometimes considered an invasive weed. Learn more here before adding this self-seeder to your garden so you’re prepared! This article includes planting and seasonal care info plus plenty of photos. I love this easy-care plant! I can’t believe I haven’t yet blogged about Verbena bonariensis – being that...Read More
Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) is a tough ground cover grown primarily for its sturdy foliage, but it is potentially invasive.
Nonstop flower power is hard to come by, but Gaillardia offers this and more. If you have room in the garden, give blanket flowers a go. Read more.
Moisture-loving joe-pye weed is a North American native wildflower that’s perfect for pollinator gardens. Learn how to grow your own now on Gardener's Path.
These shade loving shrubs will fill in the space under trees with beautiful flowers and interesting foliage to beautify those shady areas.
Be inspired by our list of perfect plants to grow with Verbena bonariensis.
Ferns are lovely, sturdy plants commonly grown in gardens, but they can grow in conditions that many other plants find challenging. That’s why it’s often
Learn about prayer plant care! The stunning maranta leuconeura is a relatively easy plant and comes in a variety of colors and patterns.
Whether you have a green thumb or not, check out this list of essential gardening tips to ensure that all your plants grow and thrive.
Pair your Crocosmia with complementary companion plants like Rudbeckia, Helenium, Achillea and Kniphofia for a stunning display.
We have several baptisia in our perennial border; this one has a flower support at the base to keep the outer stems from flopping.
These low growing or slow growing shrubs are the perfect shrubs for small spaces. Use these to fill in the tighter spaces of your landscape.
Craving a bit of paradise? Bring that tropical vibe to your Midwest yard with these bold, colorful plants.
A list of drought-tolerant perennials - Plants and flowers that once established, will survive year after year with little watering.
Phlox is a popular garden perennial--for very good reason. Learn the how, what, when, and why of growing phlox in your yard or garden.
Plant the Ice Plant for a bright splash of color in dry locations, easy growing drought tolerant - Delosperma Cooperi - Purple Ice Plant [LEARN MORE]
Propagating bromeliads is easy. Learn how to remove the pups, separate them by division, and pot up the babies for new plants, step-by-step.
These long-lived perennials are all low-maintenance plants with beautiful flowers that you'll enjoy in your garden for many years to come!
Growing gaura plants is easy. Just provide its basic needs and prevent root rot. More tips for care of the gaura plant and its uses. [LEARN MORE]
The best deer resistant shrubs and flowers to add to your landscaping. Which ones are best and also a few to avoid.
Learn which Hosta companion plants will look the best in your yard with lots of shade garden pictures to provide inspiration and ideas.
Learn how to take care of the gorgeous Begonia maculata. Light, soil moisture, watering, humidity, pruning, propagation and common problems are discussed.
Check out these beautiful drought-tolerant perennials for your garden! Low-water perennials are great for saving water during the heat of summer plus they come back year after year!
