Holly is the “Christmas” plant par excellence with its famous spiked leaves and red berries. But did you know that holly is actually a genus of 480 different species of shrubs and trees called Ilex? It is also a very “international” plant which includes large trees and small shrubs from …
Vining perennials climbing towards the Sun, flowers and beautiful foliage up trellises, over gazebos, up walls and fences… That’s it – I just wanted to give you a mental picture of what climbers can do for your garden or terrace… And most amateur gardeners underestimate the landscaping value of vines. …
Dahlias, the national flowers of Mexico, look amazing in borders and beds with their round, sometimes huge flowers, that can reach a foot in diameter (30 cm)! They fill late summer and fall with the most amazing colors, often in warm shades like flaming red and hot orange… They are …
Tall perennials add vertical interest and height to your garden—and return year after year. Flowers that grow on tall stalks add a level to your borders, for example. They bring colors, flowers, foliage and texture to borders and flower beds, but they also do it at eye level! Adding taller perennials …
What’s best on a summer’s afternoon than sitting in the shade surrounded by flowering vines? The leaves that frame your view… the flowers that blossom at eye level… and all this while you shelter from the heat of the Sun in that fresh corner of your garden… If you too …
Ornamental grasses are a group of plants grown for their visual appeal. Some of the species in this group are true grasses, meaning that they belong to the Poaceae family. Others, such as sedges, are not part of this group but still exhibit grass-like qualities. Landscape grasses offer the opportunity …
The first fact that you should know about palm trees is that they are not trees at all! Instead, the correct way to classify palm trees is as a woody perennial much like bamboo. All types of palm trees fall into the Aceraceae family. But similarities in palm tree classification …
Whether you grow your perennials in your garden bed, border, or container, one thing is sure: you don’t want deer munching on them. If you live in an area where deer live, you will know the feeling… One day you walk out, and where you had rich and lush foliage, …
Plants and flowers look magnificent in the Sun. The light on their foliage and beautiful petals just makes them shine like stars in the sky. Attractive pots and decorative containers and lots of sunlight on terraces and patios with healthy plants can turn even a small balcony into a small …
These spiky beauties will provide evergreen color and a unique leaf option for your landscape.
