Inquiring minds want to know. Here then is our ultimate list of perennials with purple flowers. These 25 plants range from small-ish flowers to large flowering shrubs and everything in between. If you love purple, we'd recommend you adding some of these beautiful perennials blooming in shades of purple and blue and picking ones...
How To Over Winter Begonias For Long Lasting Beauty!
Begonias are one of the most common and popular plants used by gardeners and plant lovers today. We love them too. In fact, many people love them so much, they want to over winter them so they can be saved from year to year. We understand. It's hard to beat a winter begonia, not...
Hibiscus Care Tips – A Complete Guide For Growing This Beauty!
Plant Type :Shrub or small tree Mature Size: Up to 15 feet tall Sun Exposure: Full Sun Bloom Time: Continous from early summer Planting Zones: Hardy in zones 10-11 only If you want a tropical feel to your gardens, look no further than the hibiscus plant. It's big, showy flowers screem the tropics. However,...
The Definitive Guide To Croton Plant Care
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...
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...
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...
The Best Annuals For Sun – Our Top 6 Easiest To Grow
If you're like most people with a gardening interest, you want bright, colorful flowers during warmer weather and the good news is, it's extremely easy. In this article we want to tell you about the 6 best annuals for sun, especially if you're a beginner, and how you can get that professional look in...