Philodendron Selloum is native to the rainforests of South America, where it thrives under a canopy of large trees. This natural habitat explains why it does so well in the indirect light of homes and offices, and loves warm, humid environments that support its lush...
Crape myrtles are one of the best warm-season landscape shrubs, producing beautiful flowers during the summer and colorful leaves in autumn. During winter dormancy, the larger crape myrtle varieties develop attractive bark. Choosing Crape Myrtle Varieties Crape myrtle...
Ferns offer unsurpassed variety in the home and garden. They can be grown in pots, hanging baskets, beds, and rock gardens, as specimen plants, or massed as ground covers. Fern Growth Habit Before planting, consider the look you want to achieve. While some ferns form...
Shrubs and trees can provide a rainbow of colors in the landscape. Their longevity matters because of the cost to establish and maintain them. Shrubs & Flowers The spring-flowering shrubs with color are: azalea – pink, purple, red or white flowering quince...
Containers let you control a plant’s environment, that is, the “soil” (potting mix), moisture, location (relative to sunlight and wind), temperature, and weed prevention. That’s the advantage over conventional gardening, which leaves you at the...
