Botanical Name: Codiaeum variegatum Alternate Common Name: Plant Type : Houseplant or perennial shrub Mature Size: 5-6 feet Sun Exposure: Full or part sun outside - bright light indoors Planting Zones: Hardy in zones 10-11 Only If you want a colorful plant that will stand out indoors or outdoors, crotons can be a good...
The Complete Guide To The Common Winterberry Shrub
Botanical Name: Ilex verticillata Plant Type :Shrub Mature Size: 3-15 feet -depending on variety Sun Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun Bloom Time: Flowers in spring. Berries in fall and winter Planting Zones: Hardy in zones 3-9 If you've been gardening for any length of time, you probably know of the common winterberry. If...
80 Hand Picked Ideas For Outdoor Garden Decor That You’ll Love
One of the things you should include in your gardens is some type of garden decor. Here are some ideas for outdoor garden decor that just might have you jumping for joy! We've handpicked them because they give us that "wow" factor and hopefully will do the same for you. Now, when you hear...
A Complete How To Guide For Overwintering Plants Indoors
As winter approaches and thoughts turn to sitting in snuggling up in front of a cozy fire indoors, or thoughts of snowfall increase your anxiety, there is one one last outdoor task needs to be considered; that is, overwintering plants by bringing them indoors. This is especially important for tendor plants that won't like...
Christmas Cactus Care – The Definitive Guide
In this post we are highlighting a plant that exudes joy during the holidays with it's beautiful blooms and beautiful foliage - the Christmas cactus. We would love for you to experience their spendor. However, it's important to know the ins and outs of proper Christmas cactus care to get the most out of...
Japanese Stiltgrass – An Invasive Plant Warning
What is japanese stiltgrass? Why it's so bad and how you can control this invasive plant before it reaks havoc with your landscape. We have the answers. Japanese stiltgrass, also known as Nepalese browntop, or just "stiltgrass" for short, is an annual grass and a very, very invasive one at that. It grows mainly...
What Plants Do Deer Eat – Avoid These At All Costs!
Finally, our real world answer to the question, "what plants do deer eat? In addition to hostas, which are the most known, our list includes plants we know from experience to be delicacies to deer. Having beautiful gardens is a goal we all aspire to - and while there are many factors that go...
Types Of Marigolds And Where To Plant
Botanical Name: Tagetes Patula Plant Type : Annual Mature Size: 6 inches to 4-5 feet Sun Exposure: full sun ideal, partial sun possible Bloom Time: early spring until first frost Planting Zones: 2-11 but only in warmer months Marigolds... or Tagetes! That bright yellow sunny plant that screems summer! In this article we want...
New Guinea Impatiens Care – How To Get The Best Blooms
Botanical Name: Impatiens hawkeri Plant Type : Annual Mature Size: 1-3 feet Sun Exposure: Partial Shade - Filtered Sun Bloom Time: Continuous Planting Zones: Hardy in zones 10-12. An annual in all other zones. In this article we want to go over, in detail, new guinea impatiens care and how to get the best...
Types Of Impatiens And Where To Plant Them For Best Results
Impatiens used to be one of the most popular plants used by gardeners - but not anymore. Why are they not used as much? In this article, we'll tell you about the different types of impatiens and why they have grown out of favor with many gardeners. First we want to tell you about...