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).
In the interest of keeping companion planting simple, I have tried to make lists of plants that go well with each other. That way, as I am planting my garden, I can quickly glance at the list and pick and choose what I what to plant next to each other. For me, it’s just simpler Read More >>
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
Amaranth: The Ultimate Triple Threat in Your GardenrnGrow amaranth for beauty, edible leaves, and grains! Learn how to cultivate this versatile plant, and reap all its amazing benefits.
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.
Learn which Hosta companion plants will look the best in your yard with lots of shade garden pictures to provide inspiration and ideas.
Is there anything lovelier than a shade garden on a warm day? It's hard to beat!
Solomon’s seal is a classic shade garden plant with arching stems, small white spring blooms, and bluish-black berries.
Looking for a list of acid loving plants to add to your garden? You've come to the right place! But first I need to answer a few questions...
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]
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...
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.
Creating a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing garden requires a symphony of layers, commencing from the ground up. Low-growing perennials play a vital role, infusing your garden beds, walkways, paths, and borders with with a symphony
Be inspired by our list of perfect plants to grow with Verbena bonariensis.
Looking for some fall planting inspiration? Check our list of bulbs to plant in fall and get started planting a gorgeous spring bulb garden!
Choosing the best plants for a rain garden can be hard. Learn what to look for, and get tons of options for sun or shade on my detailed list.
These shade loving shrubs will fill in the space under trees with beautiful flowers and interesting foliage to beautify those shady areas.
Lilies are renowned for their elegant and vibrant blooms, but did you know that pairing them with the right companion plants can elevate their beauty even
If you're tired of fighting fungus on your plants with harsh chemicals, it's time to try out some homemade fungicides. These options are foolproof.
Everything you need to know about adding eucalyptus to your garden! What are the benefits of having eucalyptus growing in your own green space? Check out this HERB SPOTLIGHT - sure to have you running to the nursery for a eucalyptus plant!
The gorgeous Watermelon Peperomia! This is a stunning foliage houseplant which is very easy to grow and propagate if you follow a few critical care tips.
These common garden shrubs and perennials should not be cut back in fall if you want healthier plants and more abundant flowers.
Phlox is a cottage garden mainstay with varieties that bloom from early spring into fall. It’s flowers come in nearly every hue imaginable, even hard-to-find blue.
With growing concern over the declining population of pollinators, it’s nice to know which veggies are self pollinating plants and which ones rely exclusively on wind or insect pollinators. Most of us are familiar with the role that pollinators like bees, wasps, and other bugs have in the process of pollination. Pollination refers to the...
These shade loving shrubs will fill in the space under trees with beautiful flowers and interesting foliage to beautify those shady areas.
These long-lived perennials are all low-maintenance plants with beautiful flowers that you'll enjoy in your garden for many years to come!
Learn about prayer plant care! The stunning maranta leuconeura is a relatively easy plant and comes in a variety of colors and patterns.
Is there anything lovelier than a shade garden on a warm day? It's hard to beat!
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.
Do you have a shady area of your yard that would make a beautiful garden, but you don’t know where to start? Allow us to help! Better Homes and Gardens is a great resource for gardeners who want....
QUESTION: What lettuce grows well in summer? I’m worried that it gets too hot here in the late summer months to grow lettuce. -Kelly W ANSWER: By planting a few seeds every two weeks or so, gardeners in many parts of the world can grow lettuce year round. Most varieties of salad greens really thrive […]
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!
A kerti korbácsliliom (Eremurus × isabellinus) a nagytermetű évelő, hagymás növények közé tartozik, melyet a Közép-ázsiai korbácsliliom fajokból hoztak létre keresztezéssel.
With beautiful flowers, low-maintenance plants and blooms that come up reliably every year, these are the best bulbs to plant in the fall.
Learn which Hosta companion plants will look the best in your yard with lots of shade garden pictures to provide inspiration and ideas.
Your search for what grows best in acidic soil ends with this extensive list of 101 Acid Loving Plants for your garden!
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