The poppy flower (Papaver) or corn rose is iconic because it is the national flower of Poland and red poppies are often worn as a wartime remembrance. At the same time, these flowers have some crucial historical significance; most love growing them because they are striking and beautiful. These wildflowers stand out in open fields […]

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is one of the most beautiful herbs to add to your garden space. This charming perennial produces clusters of pink or purple flowers on tall spikes that look striking, and their delicate leaves can add a lot of texture to your spaces. This showy member of the mint family is perfect for

Camellias (Camellia japonica) are often referred to as the queens of winter flowers. These shrubs or small trees are renowned for their exquisite blooms that look striking during fall and winters that tend to be dull.  It is the perfect plant to perk up your garden during winter time, and it will even look good

Black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’) is one of the most interesting plants you can add to your garden. This type of ornamental grass produces dramatic black foliage that will strongly contrast any lighter-toned plants in your garden. These grasses will only grow up to 8 inches tall and sometimes produce pinkish-white flowers followed by

From early spring to early fall, Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) is most renowned for its intoxicating perfume and gorgeous waxy blossoms. These blooming shrubs attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds to your garden and are excellent for constructing borders or barriers. Gardenias look incredibly charming if you pair them with other plants like sweet marjoram,

Japanese forest grass (Hakkonechloa macra), also called Hakone grass, is one of the most popular shade-loving perennial grasses because it is one of the few varieties that can flourish in these low-light conditions. These grassy plants produce flowers, but Japanese forest grass blooms are tiny, nondescript, and usually go unnoticed. Most people grow these deciduous

Snapdragons (Antirrhinum) are a classic in flower gardens because these plants produce showy flowers on tall spikes and come in various colors.  These bright, spiky flowers will bring your garden to life with their vivid tones, and they are perfect for creating beautiful mixed borders, cutting gardens, and cottage gardens and can even be used

Coreopsis (Coreopsis), commonly known as tickseed or calliopsis, is best known for its bright yellow flowers. Still, there are quite a few varieties of this plant with its daisy-like flowers, including pink Coreopsis (coreopsis rosea) and limerock ruby (Coreopsis x Limerock Ruby). Combining these different colors can help you create a more interesting garden. But

Blue star juniper (Juniperus squamata) or single-seed juniper is the perfect shrub for your garden if you love plants with blueish tones. This delicate shrub will add a lot of texture to your garden with its fine needle-like foliage, and its blue hue is sure to stand out in any garden space. The evergreen shrub