Hosta is a delightful plant that is primarily prized for its beautiful leaves. Leopold Trattinnick first found this plant in Asia and named it in honor of another botanist, Nicolaus Thomas Host. It is also sometimes called plantain lilies.
Taking a soil survey of your garden sounds a little intimidating, but it is an essential part of the planning and maintenance of your garden.
The exquisite flowers and large leaves of the Magnolia provide a wonderful view in any yard. This is the very reason why homeowners choose Magnolias for garden decoration.
The leaves of the Japanese Maple are one of the most mesmerizing things in the plant world. This is the main reason why Japanese maples are so popular. In this article, you will learn everything you want to know about this wonderful tree.
Blue Spruce is an amazing plant primarily because of its blue needles. Very few plants have such colors. In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about this plant.
Shrubs with large, showy inflorescences look marvelous during blooming. The number of colors the hydrangea has to offer will satisfy even the most discerning gardener. In this article, you will find as much information as possible about this wonderful plant.
Hens and chicks (Sempervivum) is very unusual plant. You can have a plant in your garden very similar to African succulents regardless of the climate in which you live.
Annabelle is the kind of hydrangea that has long been a must-have in every yard. And really, what is a better way to decorate the outside of your home than with large white flower heads? Fortunately, Annabelle belongs to the species Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea), which is native to the USA. This makes Annabelle low-maintenance, …
Norway spruce, like all conifers, is a very interesting plant. Needles instead of leaves will make this tree a highlight of any garden.
Arborvitae (or as it is called – Thuja) is a very practical tree. Using these plants, you can form unique garden compositions or plant them separately, and it will also look very beautiful. Also very popular is the creation of a green fence from these plants.
The origin of this plant is very interesting it was found by Alfred Rehder and J.G. Jack in Alberta, Canada as a natural seedling of very small size. The Latin name for this plant is Picea glauca Conica. Annual growth does not exceed 2-3 inches, which makes it very popular, especially for compact gardens. This …
Juniper first appeared in my yard when I was little, and my parents bring it from the mountains. It was very interesting for me because I had never seen these plants before. It was a Common Juniper (Juniperus communis), it had a columnar shape of the crown and sharp needles, it was not very pleasant …
Coral Bells differ from most plants by their beautiful leaves. The foliage can vary in color, but most importantly the brightness and richness of the color are amazing. The scientific name of Coral Bells is Heuchera. It likes to grow in rocky areas and is native to North America. Over the years, many varieties have …