Foliage
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Staghorn Fern Repotting: How To Repot A Staghorn Fern
In their natural environment, staghorn ferns grow on tree trunks and branches. Fortunately, staghorn ferns also grow in pots. Like all potted plants, staghorn ferns occasionally need repotting. Learn about transplanting staghorn ferns in this article.
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Care Of Alternanthera Joseph's Coat: How To Grow Alternanthera Plants
Joseph's coat plants (Alternanthera) are popular for their colorful foliage. These frost-tender perennials are grown as annuals and make fine specimens in the garden. Learn more in this article.
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Feather Reed Grass ‘Avalanche’ – How To Grow Avalanche Feather Reed Grass
Ornamental grasses are popular in landscaping and home gardens because they provide vertical interest, varied textures, and an exotic element to beds and walkways. Hardy from zones 4 to 9, Avalanche feather reed grass is a showy choice. Learn about it here.
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Green Needlegrass Information: How To Grow Green Needlegrass Plants
Green needlegrass is a cool-season grass that is native to the prairies of North America. It can be used both commercially in hay production, and ornamentally in lawns and gardens. Click on this article to learn more about how to grow green needlegrass.
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Palmer’s Grappling-Hook Info: Learn About The Grappling-Hook Plant
Hikers from Arizona, California, and south to Mexico may be familiar with finely haired pods clinging to their socks. The Palmer's grappling-hook plant is very tiny and may be hard to notice, but once it gets its hooks in you, it can be hard to shake off. Learn more here.
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Scrophularia Information: What Is Red Birds In A Tree Plant
If you're interested in growing Scrophularia red birds, your best bet is a nursery that specializes in native, rare, or unusual plants. Learn more about Scrophularia red birds and how you can grow this amazing plant in your own garden by clicking here.
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What Is Junegrass And Where Does Junegrass Grow
Junegrass in landscapes is primarily used as part of green rooftops and in dry, sandy situations. It has excellent drought tolerance and provides food for livestock, and wildlife. Find more information about the plant in this article.
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Caring For Lomandra Grass – What Are Lomandra Growing Conditions
Drought-prone areas and sites with low maintenance needs will benefit from the use of ornamental grass. One of the best series in recent introduction are the Lomandra grasses. Learn more about Lomandra in this article.
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Hosta Companion Planting: Learn About Plants That Grow Well With Hosta
Hostas have become extremely popular in the last few years, with good reason. Gardeners love hostas for their colorful foliage, versatility, toughness, easy growth, and ability to thrive without bright sunlight. They also have many companions. Learn more here.
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Container Grown Moss – How To Grow Moss In A Pot
Mosses are fascinating little plants that form luxurious, bright green carpets, usually in shady, damp, woodland environments. If you can replicate this natural environment, you won't have any trouble growing moss in plant pots. Click here to learn more.
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Fertilizing Outdoor Ferns – Types Of Garden Fern Fertilizer
About the most harmful thing you can do for ferns is too much. Ferns are very sensitive to over-fertilization. In nature, they get the nutrients they need from fallen leaves or evergreen needles and rainwater. Learn more about fertilizing outdoor ferns here.
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Growing Gunnera Seeds – Tips On Seed Propagating Gunnera Plants
Collecting gunnera seeds and growing plants from them is easy. There are just a few crucial items to know about gunnera seed propagation to ensure success. This article will help get you started. Click here to learn more.
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Bunny Grass Plant Info: How To Grow Bunny Tail Grasses
If you're looking for an ornamental edging plant for your annual flower beds, take a look at bunny tail grass. This ornamental grass features bright green leaves with fluffy white flowers. Read here to learn more.
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Silver Plants: Using Silver Leaved Plants To Add Interest To The Garden
Silver plants, or those with gray foliage, can complement nearly any garden, and many of them are low-maintenance too. This article has information on using silver foliage plants in the garden.
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Propagating Staghorn Ferns: Learn How To Start A Staghorn Fern Plant
Staghorn ferns have two distinct types of leaves that together make for a distinctive look. But what if you want to spread your staghorn ferns around? Learn more about staghorn fern propagation and how to start a staghorn fern in this article.
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Creating A Pastel Plant Aesthetic With Light Colored Foliage
Click here for ideas on plants with pastel colored foliage.
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Propagating Decorative Grasses: How To Propagate Ornamental Grass
In most cases, dividing ornamental grasses is recommended every few years once they are established. You can also reproduce more plants with seeds. Learn more about propagating these grasses in this article. Click here.
