The Best Summer Tropicals for Your Outdoor Living Space

Ah, summer—a time for lounging by pools, hosting barbecues, and, of course, gardening. Perhaps you’ve spent the past year more or less confined to the house and are chomping at the bit to host a backyard party. Or, maybe you enjoyed the enforced solitude and limited socialization and have realized that it’s a hermit’s life […]

Patriotic Plants: Red, White, and Blue Planter Ideas

Independence Day is fast upon us, and we think decking out your home with some good ol’ red, white, and blue planters is one of the best possible decor ideas. With so many plants flowering in our patriotic colors, it’s easy to put together some gorgeous combinations. Read on to get inspired for great red, […]

Container Care for Longer-Lasting Color

After you’ve undergone the hard work of choosing plants, potting them up, and placing them in the perfect location, the only thing left is proper care of the outdoor potted plants—so all your hard work doesn’t wilt! It’s simple enough, but there are some essential rules to follow regarding how to care for your outdoor […]

Dip Your Toes into Growing Aquatic and Semi-Aquatic Plants

Incorporating a water feature into your landscape is an exciting way to experiment with different plant types. The best thing about aquatic and semi-aquatic plants is that they require very little additional care once they are established. Read on to learn about our top picks for these water-loving plants. Aquatic Plants What is an aquatic […]

The Best Perennials for Full Sun

If you’re trying to find easy-to-grow, flowering perennials that love the sun as much as we do, look no further! We’ve outlined our top picks for the best color-popping perennials that will thrive in those full sun areas in your garden. 1. Bee Balm Bee Balm is an attractive perennial that loves to grow in […]

How to Grow Marvelous Mandevillas

Mandevillas are a tropical vining plant that produces gorgeous flowers which slightly resemble hibiscus flowers. The best thing about mandevilla plants is that they’re easy to grow in pots or hanging baskets and require minimal care. Read on to learn everything you need to know about growing a marvelous mandevilla! How to Grow Mandevilla Vine […]

How to Grow and Care for Wisteria

Wisteria is a stunning flowering vine reminiscent of the deep south. The cascading nature of its lilac-colored flowers leads the imagination to believe that you’ve stumbled into a real-life fairy garden. Anyone who is lucky enough to grow the sweet-smelling wisteria in their own backyard will quickly see just how enchanting this plant is, but […]

What is a Rain Garden?

Over the years, there have been all kinds of buzz surrounding rain gardens. They certainly sound interesting, perhaps exotic even, but what exactly is a rain garden? Not to worry, we have all the info you could possibly need to learn all about what these gardens are all about and how they can benefit you […]

How to Grow Hibiscus

If you find yourself daydreaming of places that are lush and tropical—especially these days when travel is limited—the hibiscus flower is often the trademarked image for tropical flora. It is after all the state flower of Hawaii. However, if, like us, you reside in slightly less tropical climes, you should be pleased to know that […]

The Best Perennials to Grow in Shade

Not all perennials need bright, direct light in order to produce showstopping flowers. There are plenty of plants that enjoy the shade and will actually appear washed out and stunted when grown in full sun. If you’re noticing some shady spots in your garden looking rather lackluster, then consider planting some of these showy, shade-loving […]