Liriope (Liriope muscari) also known as big blue lilyturf, lily turf, border grass, and monkey grass, is a very beautiful perennial that produces grass-like foliage and beautiful purple flowers on tall spikes. These ornamental grasses are often used as border plants, filler plants, and hedges and they can create a very charming look when grown …
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There is absolutely nothing creepy about Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia). This gorgeous creeping plant with its delicate golden yellow foliage is very popular in ornamental gardens. The plant will add plenty of contrast to your garden and is very useful as ground covers to keep the soil cool and moist. When this foliage flowers it …
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Karl Foerster grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster‘), also known as feather reed grass is a type of ornamental grass that is frequently seen in all sorts of landscaping projects. In fact, these are probably the most popular ornamental grasses that are used in landscaping projects. In 2001, this grass variety was named the Plant …
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Find out what to grow with dusty miller in this guide where we discuss all the best species to combine for a gorgeous garden bed. Dusty Miller (Jacobaea maritime), also known as silver ragwort or silver dust, is one of the most prized foliage plant varieties in ornamental gardens because the silvery color of the …
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The fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata)—also known as the banjo fig—is a popular tree that is often kept as an indoor plant. The fiddle-leaf fig can be grown outdoors if you are in growing zones nine through eleven; however, this region doesn’t cover much of the United States, hence the popularity as an indoor addition to …
An easy choice to add to any flowerbed is the wax begonia. These flowers do not require much to thrive, making them a smart choice for the busy gardener. Wax begonias offer an easy option for bedding annuals in colder climates and easy-to-care-for perennials in warmer temperatures. They are also easily adjustable to being indoor …
Red twig dogwood (Cornus sericea), also known as red osier dogwood, is a plant that can offer year-round appeal because it produces lots of dark green foliage during its growing season with occasional clusters of tiny white flowers during spring and summer. In fall, this plant will shed its leaves to reveal fiery red stems …
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Forsythia shrubs look their best when paired with companion plants that have contrasting colors. In this guide, we are going to take a look at the best plants to pair with your forsythia bushes. Forsythia plants (Forsythia x intermedia) are a member of the olive family with 11 different varieties. This shrub is commonly used …
Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) is often confused with ragweed, getting blamed for fall’s seasonal hay fever. Despite being part of the same family, these two plants look nothing alike, with goldenrod having a very distinctive appearance. Most goldenrod species are identifiable by their bright yellow flowers, made up of clusters of individual tiny flowers. Their leaves …
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, chances are you’re all too familiar with the misery that ragweed can cause. Ragweed is a type of weed that grows wild in many parts of the United States. It’s also a leading cause of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes – even compared to …
