Sedum ‘Autumn joy’ (Hylotelephium spectabile), also known as sedum plants, or Autumn joy, are members of the stonecrop family and are often seen in ornamental gardens. This plant is mostly grown because it produces masses of tiny but interesting star-shaped flowers when it blooms from late summer to fall. During this time, your garden or …
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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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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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Little Henry® Sweetspire (Itea virginica ‘Sprich’), also known as Virginia willow or Itea virginica Little Henry®, is a very charming shrub to add to your garden if you love sweet fragrant flowers. This plant will also add lots of multi-seasonal interest when its foliage transforms from deep green to vivid orange or red in Autumn. …
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Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) are wonderful garden editions because their attractive foliage is helpful for creating a major focal point in a garden. They are especially charming when the leaves of these deciduous trees transform from green into vibrant colors like red, orange, purple, white, or pink. Maple trees can be paired with companion …
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The Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is one of the most interesting foliage specimens you can include in your garden. These perennials produce long slender leaves with a deep purple shade that can look rather striking in gardens or containers. If you’re looking for companion plants to pair with your Persian Shield, consider options that complement …
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Elderberry plants (Sambucus), also known as Black elder, European elderberry, or European elder, are beautiful small trees or shrubs that can add a lot of interest to your garden with their showy white flowers or interesting small berries. These bushy plants can be paired with a variety of companion plants that can enhance the beauty …
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Abelia (Linnaea x grandiflora), commonly known as Chinese abelia, is a beautiful ornamental shrub that is often used as hedges or mixed borders because they add lots of charm with its waxy leaves and charming white or pink flowers. A notable cultivar, Abelia ‘Kaleidoscope’ has unique foliage colour and beautiful tones that change with each …
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When it comes to caring for boxwood, you need to pay attention closely to the color changes of boxwood leaves to prevent serious diseases or damages. Do you have a boxwood bush in your yard that’s not looking its best? If it has discoloration such as brown or yellow, then you may be wondering what’s …
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Have you ever had a boxwood shrub in your backyard that suddenly started to decline in health? It can be very frustrating to have something that was once so vibrant and healthy start to wilt and die. But don’t worry, there are some simple steps you can take to revive a dying boxwood shrub and …
