A staple in many backyard gardens, Hydrangeas do not miss a season in the list of many plant and gardening catalogs. Almost every year, a new cultivar is released because of its enormous popularity and function in landscaping and cut-flower industries. The Hydrangea is a genus of over 75 plant species. They are native to …
Fothergillas are wonderful native plants that provide interest in every season but winter. These low-maintenance deciduous shrubs have many uses in the garden and are slow-growing and undemanding. Read on to learn more about how to grow and care for these colorful native shrubs. What Is A Fothergilla Shrub? Fothergillas are showy deciduous shrubs of …
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If you live in a hot, tropical climate, and want more color in your outdoor environment, the esperanza plant might be just what you’re looking for. In this article, I’ll cover everything you need to know to grow and care for this shrub or small tree in your garden. What Is An Esperanza Esperanza is …
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Sometimes, selecting a new plant for the garden isn’t only about looks. The buttonbush might not win any prizes for the most ornamental shrub available, but it is certainly a very useful species. These plants are ideal for waterlogged areas where other plants can’t survive, and their power to attract wildlife makes them a wonderful, …
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Yews are popular evergreen conifers that have many uses in both the garden and the landscape. These are some of those rare, dense evergreens that can be grown as a narrow hedge in a shady area. Gardeners should take note of this plant’s toxic properties before planting them, however. What Is A Yew Plant? Yews …
American Spikenard is an interesting native plant that is great for naturalized woodland and wildlife gardens. These plants do well in full sun to partial shade in zones 3 to 8. Read on to learn more about growing and caring for these underused plants. What Is A Spikenard Shrub? The American Spikenard is a flowering …
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The miracle berry is a really fun plant. It’s not your typical houseplant, but with a bright and sunny spot, you can certainly grow this fruiting plant indoors. Read on to learn how to grow and care for this miraculous shrub. The miracle berry plant (Synsepalum dulcificum) is an evergreen shrub that produces attractive glossy …
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You’ve probably heard of Jojoba oil before, but did you know that you can grow your very own specimen of this heat-loving evergreen shrub? In this article, you can read all about growing and caring for this useful desert plant. What Is A Jojoba Bush Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis), which is actually pronounced ho-HO-ba is an …
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Have you been looking for a neat, small, and rounded evergreen shrub for your garden? If so, hebes might be just the plant for you. Oh, and beautiful, fragrant flowers in a variety of colors are also part of the deal. Read on to learn more about how to grow and care for these excellent …
Junipers are extremely versatile and hardy evergreens that have a huge range of uses in the landscape. These plants have great texture and provide interest in all seasons of the year. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at how to grow and care for your own juniper plant. What Is A Juniper Plant? …
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