A popular shade-loving perennial plant, hostas (Hosta spp.) come in multiple cultivars and some spectacular colors. If you love an eye-catching garden foliage plant, you can’t go wrong with planting some hostas. Once you have decided which hostas you will grow, it’s time to determine which plants would be best suited to grow alongside them …
Growing tomatoes can be tricky and slow, but it doesn’t have to be that way. It can be really easy to learn how to make your tomato plants grow faster than ever before with just a few simple steps. Let’s explore how to accelerate your tomatoes’ growing process so you can enjoy vine-ripened fruits long …
Perfect for a sunny garden, irises produce beautiful, stunning flowers from the late spring into the summer, depending on the type of iris you chose. But what plants should you plant nearby, so your garden isn’t just full of irises? Finding unique companion plants for these flowers is easy when pairing them with other plants …
Multiple varieties and hybrids of coral bells (Heuchera spp.) are available worldwide. These beautiful perennial plants produce lovely bell-shaped, petite flowers rich in nectar that attract all sorts of birds and butterflies into your garden. These plants would make beautiful additions to your woodland garden and great companion plants for many other plants. You only …
Don’t let shady spots go to waste or write them off! Some of the best summer blooms prefer them. I love perennials that don’t mind a mix of sunshine and shade. You can’t always count on sunshine, which means your garden is at Mother Nature’s mercy. If you’re planting in an area with a lot …
Highlight the beauty of your hibiscus (also known as rose mallow) plants by choosing the best companion plants for hibiscus. While this plant’s flowers are simply spectacular, they only bloom in midsummer. Keep the beauty year-round when you also choose the best companion plants to bring out the best that hibiscus has to offer. Choose some companions that …
Looking for a pop of color in your shady garden? These 10 yellow perennials for shade are not only beautiful, but also low-maintenance and easy to grow. Get ready to fall in love with their bright and cheerful blooms that will brighten up any dull corner. Of all the plants out there, perennials, or plants …
No matter how small your space is, there’s always enough room for a hanging basket filled with colorful plants. Let’s look at some of the best plants for hanging baskets. Depending on what plants fill the hanging baskets, you may end up spending hours watching hummingbirds and butterflies pollinating the flowers and beautifying your yard. …
Does your storage shed look like something from a hoarder’s show? Are you constantly wasting precious time you could be using to enjoy your garden? If you need 10 minutes just to locate a tool, it’s time to declutter. No matter what you use your shed for (tools, greenhouse, etc.), learning how to organize your …
Here’s a fun truth: Growing garlic couldn’t be easier. It doesn’t require much, and once you eat homegrown garlic, you’ll want to grow your own all the time. Many think of garlic as a Mediterranean plant that cannot be grown in cooler climates. But modern varieties that have been specifically bred for cooler growing conditions …