Tag Archives: Ornamental Plants

Mulch Your Flower Beds Laying mulch before the winter gives your soil a head start for the next growing season. It also […]

Plant taxonomy classifies the most widely known elephant ears, or “taro,” as Colocasia esculenta. Various cultivars also exist, including types with black […]

How to Care for a Bryophyllum Daigremontianum Plant Common name: Mother of Thousands, Alligator Plant, Mexican Hat Plant, Devil’s Backbone Family: Crassulaceae Synonymous: Kalanchoe daigremontiana […]

fGolden shrimp plants are popular landscape items in tropical areas. The “shrimp” is grown primarily for its flower heads. The easy to […]

The Bird of Paradise is delightfully easy to care for and enjoys warm, balmy days year round. The stunning flowers of this […]

Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) consists of over 300 species Versatile sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) looks charming when used in mass plantings, as […]

For spring flowers, consider the dahlias: glamorous, voluptuous, and infinitely diverse. Some varieties are demure, with simple, daisy-like shapes, but they are […]

Scientific Classification Kingdom:     Plantae (unranked):     Angiosperms (unranked):     Eudicots (unranked):     Asterids Order:        Asterales Family:        Asteraceae Subfamily:        Asteroideae Tribe:        Heliantheae […]

Can agave grow in pots? You bet! With so many varieties of agave available, container grown agave plants are an excellent choice […]

Scientific Classification Kingdom:     Plantae Division:     Magnoliophyta Class:     Liliopsida Order:        Liliales Family:        Liliaceae Genus:        Lilium The Casablanca Lily is an […]

Hanging baskets with full of beautiful flowers definitely provide a special, attractive look to your garden. Choosing the best flowers for hanging […]

Succulents are the modern designer’s favorite freaks and geeks. They are a celebration of geometric form so rigid that the plants hardly […]

Were you charmed by the bold and beautiful blooms of a gerbera daisy at the garden center and took one home? Perhaps […]

Tips for Beginner Companion Planting While it takes time to learn the intricacies of companion planting, there are a few things you […]

An easy-to-grow perennial, geranium is often used in borders, rock gardens, and as a ground cover. Another common name is cranesbill. About […]

The barrel cactus are associates belonging to two different genera, namely Ferocactus and Echinocactus. These cacti are seen in the desert regions of […]

What To Do With Your First Bonsai – Tips It is not uncommon for one’s first steps in bonsai to meet with […]

Not surprisingly the rare species Nepalese lily – or Lily of Nepal as it’s commonly called – is considered to be one […]

Queen of Flowers-Rose Roses, with their beauty and fragrance are one of the the most popular choices of flowers for your garden […]

Grape Hyacinth is a popular spring flowering bulb. This wee little bulb, puts on a big, bold show in early spring, Commonly […]

Coreopsis plants may be just what you need if you’re looking for lasting summer color after most perennial flowers fade from the […]

Limonium is a species consisting of 120 varieties of flowers they also call them Statice, Marsh-rosemary, or Sea Lavender. Limonium also appears […]

With their sword like leaves and showy flowers, Bearded Iris are an eye-catching addition to any garden. About Bearded Iris They’re easy […]

Hyacinth is the common name for approximately 30 perennial flowering plants of the genus Hyacinthus (order Liliales, family Liliaceae) of the Mediterranean […]

The Mexican Shrimp Plant – Justicia brandegeeana is a gorgeous ornamental flowering plant from the subtropical forests of Mexico. Seen only as […]

How to Take Rose Cuttings and Grow Roses in Potatoes We show you how to take rose cuttings – plus how to […]

There are few plant gifts more beautiful, symbolic and unusual than the bonsai tree. This miniature tree has remained an important part […]

Taking its name from the Japanese words “bon” meaning a low-sided pot and “sai” meaning planting, it is believed that bonsai was […]

Growing terrarium plants is a fun hobby that kids love. It’s also easy as can be. In a closed terrarium, plants will hardly ever need […]

Enjoy Growing Your Own Lavender With These Tips Lavender is a flowering herb that gives and gives and gives. You can use […]