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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Known for being an attractive shrub that catches everyone’s attention, the escallonia plant is relatively easy to grow, making it an essential plant in any garden. Although native to Chile, Argentina (1), and the Andes, this shrub can now be found everywhere else in the world where the sea or ocean is nearby, such as …
Are you looking for an interesting, compact evergreen for a shady area? Ruscus species like the butcher’s-broom are great, low-maintenance evergreens for areas where other plants may struggle to grow. Read on to learn more about growing and caring for these unusual plants. What Is A Ruscus Plant? Ruscus plants are part of the Asparagaceae …
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The Chuparosa plant is native to some of the most challenging areas on earth, as it thrives best when grown in rocky slopes or desert soils, where nothing else seems to grow. This plant is indigenous to southern Arizona and New Mexico, albeit nowadays, they are easily found in other southern states of North America, …
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Forgetful gardeners must avoid planting false spirea. If not, this plant will spread out very quickly, and they could potentially lose much-needed space for other crops. These plants grow so fast that their roots could grow underneath without stopping. This bush has a ‘’I’ll-grow-everywhere’’ kind of attitude. And precisely because of this, false spirea shrub …
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The Japanese Kerria plant is a lovely shrub that blooms during late spring and sometimes during the early summer. This plant catches everybody’s attention as it displays double yellow flowers with bright green stems and foliage. This showy plant will look great in any garden, especially when combined with other colorful plants. Continue reading if …
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The Snowberry is a native deciduous shrub that provides winter interest and needs very little attention. If you’re looking for a new shrub for your naturalized or native garden, this might be a great plant for you. Read on to learn more about how to care for and grow the snowberry plant. What Is A …
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