With so many groundcovers to choose from, picking one that serves all your needs can sometimes be tricky, especially when it comes to trouble spots in the lawn. However, there’s one groundcover that literally ‘covers’ it all. From problem areas to attractive edging, monkey grass is an easy-care, low-maintenance groundcover that offers homeowners countless possibilities ...
Strawberry jars are nothing more than planters with small planting pockets along the sides. These were originally used for growing strawberries, but they aren’t just for strawberries anymore. Nowadays strawberry jars are used for growing nearly any kind of plant imaginable, from herbs, bulbs, flowers, and vegetables to tropical foliage plants, succulents, and vines. With ...
Did you know that green is the most easily seen color? Its calming effect is actually soothing on the eyes. However, when it comes to the garden, this attractive color is often one that is overlooked. Instead, it’s the multitude of flower color which seems to take center stage. On the contrary, this shouldn’t be ...
Indoor plants are wonderful to have around. Whether we have them inside our homes, our places of work, at the mall and other public buildings, indoor plants help us stay in touch with nature, as if bringing the outside in. In most homes and offices, having indoor plants balances the atmosphere, with plants excreting oxygen ...
If you love plants and love to garden, you’ve probably thought about getting an indoor greenhouse. Perhaps you’re not sure if it would be worth the trouble or the expense, or just don’t know enough about them to make the decision to buy one. In this article, I’ll cover some of the uses and advantages ...
Heuchera is one of the easiest to grow of all the shade perennials and one of my personal favorites. I’ve always been attracted to beautiful foliage plants and heuchera fits the bill. But beauty needs to have reliability and endurance for my perennial garden these days. Heuchera thrives in the shade and tolerates the heat ...
This popular houseplant derives its name from the fact that the leaves fold together at night like hands in prayer. The prayer plant is coveted for its interesting foliage. It is a native of the tropical rain forests of Brazil, which might lead you to believe that the prayer plant is difficult to grow as ...
Purple foliage is not just pure purple. The leaves of your plants can be tinted with shades of red, bronze, or copper colors. Some leaves can be so dark that they look almost black. Whatever shades of purple foliage plants you choose to incorporate into your landscape, they will be sure to be quite noticeable. ...
Shade loving plants are essential for every garden. We all have at least one or two dark corners of our yard we would like to brighten with flowers. Shade flowers do come in different types. Some shade flowers can withstand partial sun while others do not like any sun. Be sure to check the tags ...