Although slow-growing, the Texas mountain laurel tree is a fantastic native evergreen shrub or small tree that is hardy and a great option for growing in alkaline soils where other plants may not grow well. Read on to learn more about how to grow and care for this plant. What Is A Texas Mountain Laurel …
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Plumbago is a beautiful blue flowering evergreen for warm and subtropical areas. These low-maintenance plants are naturally pest-resistant, making them a great choice for beginner gardeners looking to add color to the landscape. Read on to learn more about how to grow and care for this attractive and undemanding shrub. What Is A Plumbago Shrub? …
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Winter daphne is a showy and sweet-scented winter flowering shrub. As attractive as these plants are, it’s really their fragrance that makes growing them worth a little extra effort and planning. They are known to be tricky to grow, short-lived, and more expensive than other plants, but armed with the right knowledge, you can successfully …
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There aren’t too many fragrant showy native plants that will bloom in a shady position in late summer. The Summersweet, however, does just that and if you live in zones 3 through 9, this is definitely a plant that you should consider for your garden. What Is A Summersweet Plant? The summersweet, which is also …
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The flowering quince is a useful deciduous shrub that puts on a beautiful show very early in the season each year. This plant’s tolerance for cold climates, ease of growth, and versatility make it a plant worth considering for any garden in zones 4-9. Read on to learn more about how to grow and care …
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Blue Mist is a beautiful, compact sub-shrub with gray-green foliage and masses of showy blue flowers. These plants bloom at a time of the year when many plants have already finished flowering, making them a great late season asset. Read on to learn more on how to grow and care for the blue mist plant. …
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Are you looking for a low maintenance, showy evergreen shrub for your west coast garden? Jerusalem sage is a must-have plant for Mediterranean gardens that gives a lot and asks very little of the gardener. Read on to learn more about growing and caring for this plant. What Is A Jerusalem Sage Plant? Jerusalem sage …
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Ceanothus plants are some of the most beautiful native shrubs available to the gardener. With so many spectacular and fragrant species and cultivars available, the choice is yours as to how you want to use this showy evergreen or deciduous plant in your landscape. Read on to learn more about how to grow and care …
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Toyon is a beautiful native evergreen bush or small tree from the west coast of the United States. These plants are ideal for gardens on the west coast and will impress with showy displays of white flowers and bright red fruits that persist deep into the winter months. What Is A Toyon Plant? Toyon is …
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If you’re looking for a bold and showy shrub, Leonotis is a good place to start. These distinctive African plants are fast-growing and have interesting, brightly colored blossoms which attract butterflies and hummingbirds. What Is A Leonotis? Leonotis leonurus, or lion’s tail, is an evergreen shrub from the mint family (Lamiaceae). These plants are also …
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