Hyacinth has one of the loveliest scents among spring-blooming plants. Even from a distance, you’ll be able to smell their intense bloom scent. Its bloom has spikes of bright colors. The hyacinth was first introduced in Europe during the 16th century,...
Persian shield plant is also known as “Strobilanthes Dyerianus” is a beautiful ornamental plant. It is native to Myanmar where it grows as an evergreen plant. It belongs to the Acanthaceae family which consists of mostly evergreen tropical plants. In this...
The tall, beautiful iris plant is named after a Greek goddess Iris whose is the goddess of the rainbow. Despite being of divine origin, growing iris flowers is easy, rugged, and reliable. In this post, I have described how to grow...
Passionflowers may look like they are a tropical plant but they can be grown in literally every place even in colder regions. In fact, you will often see them growing along the side of the road. Some of the passion flowers...
Growing foliage plants can give a contrasting look to your garden. In the garden, there are empty spaces that receive plenty of shade. You can fill this space with bold and colorful foliage plants that will make excellent combinations with neighbors’...
Lavender is a bushy perennial plant that belongs to the Mediterranean. In the warm region, its green foliage remains evergreen throughout the year and can thrive in some of the toughest growing conditions. If you’re planning to grow lavender, this article...
Vertical gardens are an alternative to traditional ground gardens. It is done when gardeners do not have horizontal areas to plant. But in modern days it is also used to decorate or cover walls with fresh and colorful plants. Vertical gardens...
Rosemary is a perennial herb with blue flowers. It has a sweet, resinous flavor. One rosemary plant is enough for cooking and scenting the kitchen. However, if you live in an area where they thrive, you could have an entire garden...
Today you learn how to grow beautiful evening primrose plants in your garden. Oenothera is a native flower of America. It is a genus of about 145 species of herbaceous flowering plants. Commonly it is called Evening primrose, Evening star, and...
Chrysanthemum is a popular fall-flowering plant. It belongs to the daisy family. The plant has attractive and colorful flowers that are used as ornamental. Mums are generally sold in pots that bloom all season along then fade. These plants are usually...
