Wood Fern: 1 Of Many Bonus Fern Varieties
Wood Fern
Like all ferns, the wood fern reproduces itself by spores. Large, round spore clusters form directly on the leaves in parallel rows on either side of the center vein.
The spores mature during the warm months between April...
Ostrich Fern: Delicate And Durable Fern
Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3-7
Maximum height 6 feet
Deer resistant
Native plants that love the shade. Our native ostrich Fern is one of the most delicate and durable plants. The...
The Heart Fern: Your Guide to Lush, Unique Foliage
The sweet heart fern (Hemionitis arifolia) is a dainty dwarf fern with bright green, heart-shaped leaves on dark stems. Native to Southeast Asia, this delicate fern adds a touch of whimsy to your indoor...
Lily Flowers: Grow Tips And 6 Common Types of Lilies
Lily Flowers
Despite almost all of the lilies we grow originating from Asiatic countries or North America, these plants seem to be indelibly associated with English gardens.
Think of John Singer Sargent’s evocative Carnation, Lily, Lily,...
Baby’s Tear Plant – How to Grow Baby’s Tear Plant
Baby’s Tear Plant
The Helxine soleirolii is a low-growing plant often found in terrariums or bottle gardens.
Usually referred to as the baby’s tear plant, it may also be known under other common names such as...
Rosemary Plant: 7 Huge Benefits of Rosemary Tea
Rosemary Plant
I thought rosemary’s name would never change. After all, it was first mentioned about 5000 BCE.
Rosemary oil was one of the ingredients used by early Egyptians for embalming, while the Ancient Greeks and...
Red Spider Lily: History And Important Tips
Red Spider Lily
Red spider lily is probably one of the most beautiful bulbs that we can grow. However, a group or drift that has more than 100 plants can be pretty spectacular.
I have always...
Creeping Phlox Info Plus 7 Colorful Varieties
Creeping Phlox
Creeping phlox is one of the early perennials that springs forth from our gardens. There's a creeping variety for every climate. You can get a good idea of the color by looking at...
What Plants Are Acid Loving: Make Acid-Loving Border
What Plants Are Acid Loving
Every kind of soil brings its own opportunities, and there's a fantastic range of plants that thrive on acid soils.
As well as the usual ericaceous plants such as camellias, rhododendrons,...
Lemon Verbena: Try The Refreshing, Citrusy Tang Of Lemon Verbena
Lovely Lemon Verbena
Lemon verbena is one of the plants that everyone should have in their garden. This verbena is not a glamorous plant, which is likely why everyone likes it.
Surely it is one thing...