Who said herbs had to be green? Purple basil, also known as Ocimum basilicum, is an attention-stealing plant that looks good both indoors and outdoors, and it helps that you can add it to your culinary dishes, too. It’s easy to grow, even from seed, which is good news as you will have to resow it every year. Not sure … Read More
Coleus plants are perfect when you want a lot of dramatic colors very quickly, as they grow in very little time, and it helps that they aren’t complicated plants to care for. These plants come in pretty much any shade and color combination you can think of, so there is a type for every garden style and planting scheme. Some … Read More
Bottlebrush plants are stunning, hailing from the myrtle plant family, and are native to Australia, but are grown across the world for their beauty. As you might imagine from the common name, these shrubs and trees produce very unusual flowers that look like brushes. Not sure if the bottlebrush is right for your garden? Here’s everything you should know. At … Read More
Lupines are beautiful plants that introduce plenty of color and life into any garden. They are easy to grow, and don’t need a lot of care, making them a popular choice in many spaces. There are about 200 different species to choose from, the majority of which come from North and South America, but you can also find some species … Read More
Amaranth flowers are largely used as ornamental plants in gardens, thanks to their gorgeous pendant flowers in bright colors. But did you know that these flowers also have a lot of symbolism, too? Amaranth flowers signify immortality, but there are other meanings worth exploring, too. Let’s take a look. At A Glance: What You Should Know About Amaranth Amaranth is … Read More
There’s no denying that small flowers are beautiful. But there is a space in every garden that cries out for drama, height, and color that only large flowers can provide. If you were to fill your garden with blooms that are all the same height and size and nothing else, you’d soon find your eyes skimming over them. A sea … Read More
One of the best ways to brighten up any bare or lackluster space in your garden is to introduce some height and color all at once. This is easily achieved when you choose tall plants with flowers, adding presence and personality to any space that’s crying out for a bit of drama. But there are other benefits besides the aesthetic … Read More
Flowers are one of the most important parts of any garden. But when we think about flowers, we typically want the biggest and the most dramatic flowers when we’re choosing new ones. There’s nothing wrong with this, of course, but there are times when the most miniature flowers make the biggest impact, especially if your garden is bursting at the … Read More
One of the most widely grown flowers in the world is Calendula officinalis or the pot marigold. It’s so wildly grown that no one knows exactly where this plant comes from, though some people think it originated in southern parts of Europe. Not sure what the fuss is about? Here’s everything you need to know about the pot marigold. At … Read More
Choosing plants for your garden is often a little more difficult than simply picking the ones that you adore. That’s certainly part of it, but there are plants that you should never group together. Similarly, there are some that work amazingly well together, not only decoratively, sometimes even benefitting the health of each other and of your overall garden. But … Read More
