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On this board we share photos, growing and care tips on all different types of plants. In these in-depth plant guides, we cover growing tips, watering, soil and…
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The viola is a common garden plant that grows in a wide variety of bright colors. There are roughly 500 species of violas, many of which are native to North America, Australia, and Asia. Despite being cool-season plants, they do require ample sunlight. With the proper growing conditions, violas can reach 6 to 10 inches in height. Unbeknownst to most growers, these plants are also edible! Types Of Soil, Types Of Plants, Common Garden Plants, Garden Lovers Club, Season Plants, Violet Plant, Shades Of Violet, White Flies, Plant Guide
The viola is a common garden plant that grows in a wide variety of bright colors. There are roughly 500 species of violas, many of which are native to North America, Australia, and Asia. Despite being cool-season plants, they do require ample sunlight. With the proper growing conditions, violas can reach 6 to 10 inches in height. Unbeknownst to most growers, these plants are also edible!
A Christmas Cactus is the perfect indoor plant–it’s beautiful, low maintenance, and adds color to wintertime. These plants don’t need a lot of water. However, what’s the best way to water a Christmas cactus? Cactus Water, Cactus Plants, Christmas Cactus Plant, Water Time, Low Maintenance, Houseplants
A Christmas Cactus is the perfect indoor plant–it’s beautiful, low maintenance, and adds color to wintertime. These plants don’t need a lot of water. However, what’s the best way to water a Christmas cactus?
The windmill palm is a versatile plant. It can be used for landscaping in a wider geographic area than many other palms. The palm can withstand weather from tropical to even some freezing conditions. It can tolerate most soils well, making it easy to tend. Robellini Palm, Florida Palm Trees, Small Flowers, Colorful Flowers, Greenhouse Effect, Palm Plant
The windmill palm is a versatile plant. It can be used for landscaping in a wider geographic area than many other palms. The palm can withstand weather from tropical to even some freezing conditions. It can tolerate most soils well, making it easy to tend.
The black-eyed Susan is a widely grown plant found in many gardens and in the wild all across the U.S. These flowers were one of the very first to become domesticated and brought into homes and landscapes because of their beauty and how easy they are to grow and maintain. Flower Beds, Flower Garden, Plant Zones, Soil Layers, Drought Resistant, Hardy Plants, Black Eyed Susan
The black-eyed Susan is a widely grown plant found in many gardens and in the wild all across the U.S. These flowers were one of the very first to become domesticated and brought into homes and landscapes because of their beauty and how easy they are to grow and maintain.
Using mulch for your garden beds and around your yard offers a host of benefits for your vegetation. From protecting the soil to keeping moisture in for your plants, mulch offers many benefits to your garden. So, how do you choose mulch for windy areas where it could blow away? Types Of Mulch, Hosta Plants, Hostas, Organic Mulch, Choose Organic, Rock And Pebbles
Using mulch for your garden beds and around your yard offers a host of benefits for your vegetation. From protecting the soil to keeping moisture in for your plants, mulch offers many benefits to your garden. So, how do you choose mulch for windy areas where it could blow away?
Thanks to its long bloom season during a time when floral displays are scarce, Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) has long been considered a holiday favorite by houseplant enthusiasts. Although these plants are relatively easy to grow, those who are new to their cultivation sometimes run into problems. Cactus Leaves, Green Leaves, Purple Garden, Floral Display, Potting Soil
Thanks to its long bloom season during a time when floral displays are scarce, Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) has long been considered a holiday favorite by houseplant enthusiasts. Although these plants are relatively easy to grow, those who are new to their cultivation sometimes run into problems.
Calathea plants have vibrant leaves that come in various green, yellow, rose, white, and olive tones. The shapes and sizes of this indoor foliage will vary from a small tabletop plant to a large specimen that you can have on the floor in a large pot to accent a room. However, when the leaves start curling, there’s an underlying problem you need to address. Calathea Plant, Olive Tone, Large Pots, Water Conservation, Tropical Plants
Calathea plants have vibrant leaves that come in various green, yellow, rose, white, and olive tones. The shapes and sizes of this indoor foliage will vary from a small tabletop plant to a large specimen that you can have on the floor in a large pot to accent a room. However, when the leaves start curling, there’s an underlying problem you need to address.
If you have a croton plant suddenly dropping leaves, it can result from one of several factors. Determining what’s upsetting your plant is critical in making adjustments to help bring it back to life and have your croton plant viable and thriving once again. Suddenly, Factors, Thrive, Watering, Leaves
If you have a croton plant suddenly dropping leaves, it can result from one of several factors. Determining what’s upsetting your plant is critical in making adjustments to help bring it back to life and have your croton plant viable and thriving once again.
Areca palms are beautiful plants that can tower up to 30 feet tall with proper care, maintenance, and space. Despite having the nickname “yellow palm,” areca plants should not have yellow leaves. If your areca palm is turning yellow, you need to act quickly to prevent further damage to your plant. Areca Palm Care, Areca Palm Plant, Palm Tree Plant, Palm Tree Leaves, Palm Trees, Madagascar Palm, Majesty Palm
Areca palms are beautiful plants that can tower up to 30 feet tall with proper care, maintenance, and space. Despite having the nickname “yellow palm,” areca plants should not have yellow leaves. If your areca palm is turning yellow, you need to act quickly to prevent further damage to your plant.
Artemisia is a large genus consisting of over 300 perennial, biennial, and annual shrubs and herbaceous plants. Although these plants don’t have large, vibrant flowers, many gardeners grow them as excellent foliage plants to use their leaves to complement their more colorful plants. Artemisia Plant, Artemisia Annua, Colorful Plants, Colorful Garden, Drought Tolerant, All Plants
Artemisia is a large genus consisting of over 300 perennial, biennial, and annual shrubs and herbaceous plants. Although these plants don’t have large, vibrant flowers, many gardeners grow them as excellent foliage plants to use their leaves to complement their more colorful plants.
Yarrow is a perennial herb. It normally blooms the first season after planting, when grown from seed. Yarrow may spread through the parent plant, a plant that grows from a single seed, or by cross-pollination from wild yarrow or other yarrow plants. Perennial Herbs, Perennials, Yarrow Plant, Achillea Millefolium, How To Attract Birds, Clay Soil, Low Maintenance Plants
Yarrow is a perennial herb. It normally blooms the first season after planting, when grown from seed. Yarrow may spread through the parent plant, a plant that grows from a single seed, or by cross-pollination from wild yarrow or other yarrow plants.
Reaching up to eight inches high with a spreading habit, Poppy Mallow is a versatile plant that can clamber up garden walls and fences, cascade from hanging baskets, or serve as a colorful groundcover at the front of the border or on hillsides and slopes. Growing Poppies, Planting Poppies, Organic Compost, Wine Cups Plant, Growing Wine, Garden Walls, Taproot
Reaching up to eight inches high with a spreading habit, Poppy Mallow is a versatile plant that can clamber up garden walls and fences, cascade from hanging baskets, or serve as a colorful groundcover at the front of the border or on hillsides and slopes.
Native to the coastal mountains of Brazil, Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) is widely cultivated as a houseplant. As its name implies, Christmas Cactus blooms during the holiday season and is sometimes referred to as Thanksgiving Cactus. Thanksgiving Cactus, Cactus Garden, Holiday Cheer, Holiday Season, Forest Plants
Native to the coastal mountains of Brazil, Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate) is widely cultivated as a houseplant. As its name implies, Christmas Cactus blooms during the holiday season and is sometimes referred to as Thanksgiving Cactus.
he witch hazel plant (family: Hamamelidaceae, genus: Hamamelis) is actually a vase-shaped, deciduous shrub or small tree. In North America, witch hazel is also called winterbloom because its light gray bark and bright yellow flower petals offer vivid bursts of color against a drab or snowy backdrop in late fall or winter. Witch Hazel Tree, Shrubs For Borders, Summer Water, Vase Shapes, Small Trees
he witch hazel plant (family: Hamamelidaceae, genus: Hamamelis) is actually a vase-shaped, deciduous shrub or small tree. In North America, witch hazel is also called winterbloom because its light gray bark and bright yellow flower petals offer vivid bursts of color against a drab or snowy backdrop in late fall or winter.
With over 16 species of magnolia trees (Magnolia spp.) there is some variation in the size and appearance of the tree. While some magnolia trees are evergreen, others are semi-evergreen or deciduous. Magnolia Grandiflora, Southern Magnolia, Magnolia Trees, Garden Trees, Fertilizer, Evergreen
With over 16 species of magnolia trees (Magnolia spp.) there is some variation in the size and appearance of the tree. While some magnolia trees are evergreen, others are semi-evergreen or deciduous.
The coral creeper (Barleria repens) is a shrubby plant that typically grows to be less than 70 cm. This plant produces many coral-colored tublar plants and will spread rapidly in good conditions. Creepers Plants, Mulch, Coral Color, Deep Purple, Compost
The coral creeper (Barleria repens) is a shrubby plant that typically grows to be less than 70 cm. This plant produces many coral-colored tublar plants and will spread rapidly in good conditions.
When starting a container garden, your focus may be on the eye-catching, tall thriller flowers. However, these aren’t the only important blooms you need in your containers. Container Plants, Container Gardening, Licorice Plant, Ivy Geraniums, Wave Petunias, Edging Plants, Creeping Jenny
When starting a container garden, your focus may be on the eye-catching, tall thriller flowers. However, these aren’t the only important blooms you need in your containers.
Creeping phlox, also known as moss phlox, is a low-maintenance perennial groundcover. They provide vibrant and pastel blooms in the spring and work well as camouflage for challenging terrain. Phlox Flowers Perennial Plant, Moss Phlox, Planting Flowers, Creeping Thyme, Creeping Phlox, Small Plants, Stone Retaining Wall
Creeping phlox, also known as moss phlox, is a low-maintenance perennial groundcover. They provide vibrant and pastel blooms in the spring and work well as camouflage for challenging terrain.
Grown for their striking foliage as much as for their extravagant floral display, Canna Lilies are native to tropical and subtropical regions. However, their popularity and the ease with which the average home gardener can grow them have resulted in numerous cultivated varieties that perform well in temperature climates. Canna Lily, Dug Up, Border Plants, Powdery Mildew, Beneficial Insects
Grown for their striking foliage as much as for their extravagant floral display, Canna Lilies are native to tropical and subtropical regions. However, their popularity and the ease with which the average home gardener can grow them have resulted in numerous cultivated varieties that perform well in temperature climates.
Begonia is one of the most beautiful houseplants you can grow in your home. It is not easy to find a Begonia wilting, but some factors might cause the flowering plant to wilt. Plant Leaves Turning Yellow, Begonia Maculata, Wilt, Plant Needs
Begonia is one of the most beautiful houseplants you can grow in your home. It is not easy to find a Begonia wilting, but some factors might cause the flowering plant to wilt.
We purchased a live Christmas Cactus and we couldn’t be happier. The plant came in perfect condition and ready to be potted. If you have been searching for a true and authentic Christmas Cactus, you are in the right place. Christmas Cactus, Cactus Light, Albacore, Foilage
We purchased a live Christmas Cactus and we couldn’t be happier. The plant came in perfect condition and ready to be potted. If you have been searching for a true and authentic Christmas Cactus, you are in the right place.
Once a staple of old-school kitchen herb gardens, Clary Sage is a member of the mint family and is primarily grown for its medicinal properties. This herb can also be used as a seasoning in soups, stews, and stuffing in the same way you’d use ordinary garden sage. Sage Garden, Herb Garden In Kitchen, Kitchen Herbs, White Sage Plant
Once a staple of old-school kitchen herb gardens, Clary Sage is a member of the mint family and is primarily grown for its medicinal properties. This herb can also be used as a seasoning in soups, stews, and stuffing in the same way you’d use ordinary garden sage.
The Camellia is an attractive decorative plant that looks beautiful in just about any environment. It is popular in many regions for its red and white colors and blooms well in multiple settings. For example, you can often take cuttings and produce high-quality plants in a single growing season. Thankfully, propagating extra Camellia plants in this way is fairly easy. Cuttings, Propagation, Camellia Plant, Peat Moss, Aphids, Room To Grow, Cutting Garden
The Camellia is an attractive decorative plant that looks beautiful in just about any environment. It is popular in many regions for its red and white colors and blooms well in multiple settings. For example, you can often take cuttings and produce high-quality plants in a single growing season. Thankfully, propagating extra Camellia plants in this way is fairly easy.
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia Nummularia) is a member of the primrose family that makes for excellent groundcover or a stunning hanging vine. Summer Maintenance, Hanging Vines, Hanging Pots, Lysimachia Nummularia
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia Nummularia) is a member of the primrose family that makes for excellent groundcover or a stunning hanging vine.
Jasmine is a popular decorative plant that produces beautiful white flowers when properly cared for and propagated. Plant Cuttings, Jasmine Plant, Hanging Baskets
Jasmine is a popular decorative plant that produces beautiful white flowers when properly cared for and propagated.