Native plant expert Digby Growns shares his favourite trees to plant in your own garden.
Oleander plant (Nerium oleander) is an ornamental shrub with attractive characteristics from flower to stems. We share growing and care tips [LEARN MORE]
Making mullein flower oil is one of the easiest herbal infused oils you can make and have on hand. Here are 5 ways to use this great oil in your home.
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Is there anything lovelier than a shade garden on a warm day? It's hard to beat!
Santolina herb plant is a must-have specimen for the water-efficient garden or an excellent replacement when eliminating a lawn entirely. Read this article to learn more about this plant.
These container-friendly trees make great specimens for pots on the patio or marking an entrance
The chaste tree is a beautiful, drought-tolerant plant that attracts many pollinators. Learn how to grow and care for Vitex agnus-castus at Gardener’s Path.
I just got a Fuji apple tree and I was wondering what companion plants I should keep around it. So, I did some research to find out more. Here’s what ...
Even the smallest garden will benefit from the addition of a tree – but which type to choose?
These hardy perennials can thrive in part sun, full sun or shade, high heat or freezing temperatures, and still bloom beautifully every year.
These drought-tolerant plants will add life and color to your garden, even if you live in a hot and dry desert environment.
Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. You can read my full affiliate disclosure at the bottom of the page. Having a peach tree is a great way to get wonderfully tasting peaches straight from nature each season. By using companion planting with your peach tree you can help protect it from harmful … Companion Plants for Peach Trees Read More »
Are you looking for plants that grow under pine trees? We list out 17 plants that can handle and thrive the acidic soils underneath a pine tree.
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]
Fall is the perfect time to plant fruit trees - the cooler temperatures make for less stress on the trees. Create your own perennial food source!
Growing new plants from cuttings is a great way to increase your stock in a relatively short time. Rooted cuttings are often sturdier than seedlings, and come to maturity faster, many of them bearing flowers
If you have a flower garden, you are most likely already familiar with clematis. It has about 300 species and is part of the buttercup family. The clematis plant is one of the most popular
Not all plants are created equal in terms of soil and lighting requirements. Come find out the best shade plants to plant to bring color to your home garden.
Considered "the most influential garden designer of the past 25 years," Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf has done for perennial gardening what artist Leonard Ko
Crepe myrtles drop flowers, leaves, seeds, pods, and bark, so they can make a mess of nearby areas. Here are the worst places to plant a crepe myrtle tree.
Which plants work best, and how much mulch and soil do you need?
Have fun with this FREE Nature Study with Trees and Leaves that lets upper elementary and middle school students draw, label, color, and more!
Do you love how dahlia flowers look but aren't sure what it takes to grow them in your garden? This beginner dahlia planting guide has tips for planting, storing, growing, and how to care for dahlias.
If you're interested in planting flowers and greenery under a tree in your yard this year, here are 32 plants for your Zone 3 underneath-a-tree flower bed and my tips and tricks to grow them successfully!
Learn how to plant and grow lavender! Lavender is a low-maintenance perrenial that looks beautiful in a pot or in the garden! Get the tips you need to grow it!
Read about the Best Pittosporum Varieties and use the dramatic foliage of this plant as hedges for great privacy and screening!
The goldenrod plant, also known as solidago, blooms in the late summer and early fall with yellow flowers, and is also edible and medicinal.
Learn which Hosta companion plants will look the best in your yard with lots of shade garden pictures to provide inspiration and ideas.
I am excited to share that The National Garden Bureau has chosen the allium as the bulb of the year! They pick one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one…
Hardwood cuttings are taken from woody shrubs and perennial plants in the fall or over the winter months. Like cuttings taken at other times, they are a great way to increase the stock of plants
Learn How to Get Rid of Aphids with 16 PROVEN Tips! You'll also learn how to identify and prevent aphids!
Mealybugs are a common sight in gardens, and this form of scale insect can be an annoyance. We explain control strategies and treatment!
Drought and frost hardy plants can completely change your garden and inform what you choose to plant, as Nicholas Scott proves here.
Rhododendron is easy to grow from cuttings. Learn how to propagate rhododendron from cuttings, and fill your garden with rhododendron plants.
The beautiful canna lily, Canna indica, is a perennial favorite in the garden. This plant provides an excellent show of colors. Here's how to grow and care...
Once you come across the art of propagation, you would like to take more cuttings and have a go on […]
These are the best perennial flowers for clay soil that thrive where others don't. Select from these native species, ornamental grasses, and more.
Knowing when to harvest garlic can be tricky. Here are tips to help you decide when the time is right to harvest garlic, plus learn how to cure and store garlic for winter.
Lupines need neutral to slightly acidic soil, although they can grow in very acidic soil conditions. Lupines don’t need rich loam, but...
