Lantanas (Lantana Camara), also known as red sage, shrub verbena, or yellow sage, can be very useful in gardens because they produce attractive blooms that can lure plenty of beneficial insects to your garden. These evergreens are also quite functional as border plants and they are often used as ground covers to keep weeds from […]
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Loropetalum (Loropetalum Chinense), also known as the Chinese fringe flower, is a member of the witch hazel family and a terrific shrub to include if you want to add contrast and color to your garden bed. There are several varieties of this perennial shrub such as the blush, burgundy, Carolina midnight, dark fire, ever red,
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Ligularias (Ligularia dentata), also known as the leopard plant or ragwort flower, is one of the most interesting perennials you can add to your garden. There are quite a few varieties of this texture-rich plant with its heart-shaped dark green leaves and their flowers can vary from yellow to orange and flowers can form clumps
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Calla lilies (Zantedeschia) are favorites in ornamental gardens and are frequently used in flower arrangements or for wedding bouquets. There are many different varieties of this flowering plant and their colors range from white to dark maroon. For companion planting with calla lilies, it is best to pair it with other beautiful species like marigolds,
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Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora), also known as coral yucca, redflower false yucca, or hummingbird yucca because hummingbirds love it so much, is a wonderful water-efficient succulent to add to gardens in dry climates. With its spiky leaves and crimson-red flowers, this plant will add lots of texture and contrast to your garden. For a particularly
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Clematis (Clematis spp.), also known as Western blue virginsbower, is a member of the buttercup family and a very sweet species to have in your garden because it can be used as a plant trellis for garden walls, trees, or fences. Some gardeners also love to use this vine plant as a ground cover or
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Lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) can create a breathtaking sight when these woody shrubs are in full bloom. These flowering shrubs produce large showy clusters of flowers in colors like white, purple, and pink. These vivid flowers are not just charming to look at, the fragrant flowers will also make your garden smell heavenly. Gardeners love to
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Canna lilies (Canna spp) are terrific flowers to grow in your garden because these perennials are very easy to care for and they are excellent for creating a focal point in your garden since these tall plants produce lots of showy flowers during spring and summer. These cheerful flowers look their absolute best if you
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Geraniums (Pelagonium) are some of the best flowers you can possibly have in your garden. These hardy plants produce showy flowers, are great for pest control and they have all sorts of garden applications. Geraniums grow well all on their own but you will get the most benefits from these flowers if you pair them
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Dianthus flowers (Dianthus caryophyllus), also known as sweet william or pinks, depending on variety, are ideal plants for sunny garden spaces and for gardeners who love lots of vivid blooms. There are almost 350 different species of this flowering plant and their colors range from white to deep red. For colorful gardens, you can combine
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