Container gardening can add interest to those areas in shade you may not know what to do with. Containers and pots can be moved around the garden for a different design whenever you feel like it, and there is no limit to the types and sizes of containers you put your plants in provided they have…
Coneflower plants are popular to use in herbal remedies. Medical studies have shown that the Coneflower can be used to stimulate and strengthen the immune system. This plant has properties that help to shorten the duration of colds and flue symptoms, ther are anti-inflammatory benefits, it can be used in pain relief and healing of wounds,…
Composting is a great way to nourish plants. If you take care of the soil by adding humus rich material, you will start these beneficial processes: There are many tumblers and mixers on the market, or you can make your own. Basically a container (plastic barrel or a 55 gallon drum) will work just fine….
This page listing Columbine varieties shows the range of flowers of this herbaceous perennial plant that are for sale. This is an easy shade garden plant to grow and maintain. They have very attractive and showy flowers and are a popular choice among gardeners. To see the range of varieties of Columbine plants please scroll…
Columbine flower is an herbaceous perennial plant and it is easy to grow in a garden. Being easy to grow and having attractive showy flowers, makes the Columbine plant a realpopular choice. Depending on the variety, the flowers can be different colors that include blue, pink, purple, maroon, yellow and white. The flowering period typically lasts…
Here is a list of a wide selection of Coleus Varieties. You absolutely can’t fail to find a variety to suit your garden color scheme, design, or plans. Information about Coleus Plants Coleus - Merlins MagicColeus - AmoraColeus - Black PrinceColeus - Dapple AppleColeus - Dark StarColeus - Dipt in WineColeus - FrecklesColeus - Gay’s DelightColeus…
The Coleus plant enjoys popularity among gardeners for inclusion in their outdoor gardens and as an indoor plant. This popularity is due to the varied colour of its leaves along with the wide range of varieties to choose from. Coleus foliage colours range from light yellowish, green and pink, to deep and dark red, purple…
Celandine poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum), also known as Wood Poppy, is a perennial plant which has been considered to have originated in wild woodland regions, but adapts pretty well to cultivation in flower gardens. The main attraction for gardeners is the exceedingly beautiful yellow and orange flowers. It reaches approximately eighteen inches in height, and thanks to…
The Cardinal flower grows in the wild around or near water, such as on the banks of ponds or streams, and even in marshes and bogs. Cardinal like a lot of water, and will not grow well if you don’t keep them moist. This plant belongs to the Lobelia family, most members of which share these same…
Caladiums are very popular plants because they have very attractive and colorful leaves that can be exceedingly ornamental. These plants love the shade and will bring a touch of color to all the shaded areas in your garden. They are relatively hardy plants and rather elementary to culture. They are suited either to be grown in…