Plant Care & Maintenance

Stipa tenuissima, now officially known as Nassella tenuissima, is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass. It has upright clumps of airy silver green foliage, topped with feathery flower heads in summer, and sways gently in the slightest breeze. In late summer, the plant turns a beautiful buff colour. Stipa tenuissima is an incredibly useful plant in … Read more

Good soil is the foundation of healthy plants. There are several different soil types, including sandy, loam, clay, or silt. Some soils are better for plants than others, with most native soils needing some sort of amending. It’s crucial to know which kind of soil type you have, and if you need to improve it … Read more

Tropical hibiscus plants are known for their large, colorful blooms that bring a taste of the tropics to gardens. But these beauties hail from warmer climates, so cold temperatures can damage or even kill them. Just how cold hardy are tropical hibiscus? What’s the lowest temperature they can handle before you need to take action … Read more

Are you the proud owner of a Mediterranean olive tree? Then of course you want it to last as long as possible and to be protected during the harsh winter months. Therefore, we would like to give you some tips and facts about olive trees in winter. So you dont have to worry about it … Read more

Shrubs with Non Invasive Roots The Best Choices for Your Landscape When planning and designing a landscape, one of the most important considerations is choosing plants with roots that will not cause damage. Shrubs with invasive roots can wreck havoc by cracking foundations, breaking pipes, and invading lawn areas. To avoid expensive root problems down … Read more

Japanese Red Maple Trees are actually quite easy to grow from seed. In this article, I will give you step by step instructions for doing so. Japanese maple trees produce some of the most beautiful and ornate seeds in the plant kingdom. Known as samaras, the seeds are housed in paper-thin pods that resemble mini … Read more

The lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus radicans) is a popular, striking, evergreen perennial, often grown as a houseplant. It gets its name from its vibrant red, tubular flowers that resemble a tube of lipstick. In its native tropical habitat, this is an epiphytic species found growing from tree branches and cracks in rocks. As a houseplant, it … Read more

Transporting a rhododendron can be arduous if youre not fully prepared. In this guide, This Old Houses Roger Cook shows you how to move this shrub efficiently. Transplanting a rhododendron can breathe new life into your landscape, giving this beautiful shrub a fresh start in a more suitable location. Whether you’re redesigning your garden or … Read more

Gardening in Atlanta, Georgia, comes with unique opportunities and challenges, thanks to the citys humid subtropical climate, long growing season, and variable soil conditions. With hot, humid summers, mild winters, and occasional droughts, selecting the right plants for this southeastern US state is key to creating a lush, resilient landscape that thrives year-round. By choosing … Read more

Do you want to grow a dense, lush privacy hedge in your front or backyard? If yes, skip laurel shrubs can be your ideal choice! Skip laurel is a privacy hedge that can turn your garden into a lush green wonderland. It has clusters of fragrant white flowers, glossy green pointed leaves, and blackish-purple berries. … Read more