Growing Copperleaf Plants (Acalypha wilkesiana)
Copperleaf is a wild-looking plant that has unique foliage. This is a tropical plant, but the shrub has leaves that are copper, pink, green, yellow, …
11 Different Types of Hellebore (Photos)
When I want to bring a unique appeal to my garden, I know that I can always depend on hellebores. These are perennials, and they …
11 Different Types of Potentilla
The genus Potentilla contains over three hundred species of annual, biennial, and perennial flowering plants. They are in the rose family, Rosaceae, and are usually …
Tips on How to Prune Your Spider Plant
Is your spider plant becoming too large? Is it starting to look unruly and unkempt? If so, then it is time to prune your spider …
The Different Types of Gladiolus Plants
The gladiolus flower is a lovely one that has sword-like leaves and colorful blooms. The name is derived from the word gladium, which is a …
Overwintering Begonias: Tips On How to Overwinter Your Begonias
Begonias are a beautiful tropical plant that looks great in any garden, but since they do not grow well in colder climates, those of you …
Different Types of Willow Trees
Willows are part of a family of trees that contain about 400 different species. They typically thrive in cooler regions but many are adaptable to …
Difference Between Hibiscus and Roselle
Hibiscus is the general name for a range of plants including Rose-of-Sharon, mallow, and tropical hibiscus. It also includes roselle, which looks quite different, but …
Planting Hollyhocks from Bare Roots
Are you searching for a perennial to make your flower garden stand out? Hollyhocks, with their long, elegant stems and vibrant blossoms, are one of …
How to Grow and Care for Marigolds
As a child, I always helped my mother tend to the garden, and one of the flowers that I always remember planting is marigolds. They …