Foliage
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Fertilizing Outdoor Ferns – Types Of Garden Fern Fertilizer
About the most harmful thing you can do for ferns is too much. Ferns are very sensitive to over-fertilization. In nature, they get the nutrients they need from fallen leaves or evergreen needles and rainwater. Learn more about fertilizing outdoor ferns here.
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Growing Gunnera Seeds – Tips On Seed Propagating Gunnera Plants
Collecting gunnera seeds and growing plants from them is easy. There are just a few crucial items to know about gunnera seed propagation to ensure success. This article will help get you started. Click here to learn more.
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Bunny Grass Plant Info: How To Grow Bunny Tail Grasses
If you're looking for an ornamental edging plant for your annual flower beds, take a look at bunny tail grass. This ornamental grass features bright green leaves with fluffy white flowers. Read here to learn more.
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Silver Plants: Using Silver Leaved Plants To Add Interest To The Garden
Silver plants, or those with gray foliage, can complement nearly any garden, and many of them are low-maintenance too. This article has information on using silver foliage plants in the garden.
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Propagating Staghorn Ferns: Learn How To Start A Staghorn Fern Plant
Staghorn ferns have two distinct types of leaves that together make for a distinctive look. But what if you want to spread your staghorn ferns around? Learn more about staghorn fern propagation and how to start a staghorn fern in this article.
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Creating A Pastel Plant Aesthetic With Light Colored Foliage
Click here for ideas on plants with pastel colored foliage.
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Propagating Decorative Grasses: How To Propagate Ornamental Grass
In most cases, dividing ornamental grasses is recommended every few years once they are established. You can also reproduce more plants with seeds. Learn more about propagating these grasses in this article. Click here.
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Plants With Blue Foliage: Learn About Plants That Have Blue Leaves
Plants with blue foliage increase the visual intensity of the garden while helping other tones and hues guide the eye on a colorful journey. Let's look together at blue foliage plants and how to use them in the landscape in this article.
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Types Of Hosta Plants: How Many Types Of Hosta Are There
Because of their popularity, a different hosta variety can be found for pretty much any situation. But what are the different types of hosta? Learn more about the types of hosta plants in this article and find one that's right for you.
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Types Of Dwarf Ornamental Grass – Tips For Growing Short Ornamental Grasses
Many types of ornamental grasses are too large for small to midsize yards. However, there are many types of dwarf ornamental grass that fit nicely into a smaller garden but provide all the benefits of their full-size cousins. Learn a little more about short ornamental grasses here.
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Dwarf Yucca Info: Tips For Yucca Nana Plant Care
Yucca is a huge plant, often growing as tall as ten feet (3 m.) with its flower spike. It's a pretty plant, but a bit much for smaller gardens and containers. This is why growing dwarf yucca is a great option for many gardeners. Learn more in this article.
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Care Of Lady Ferns: Planting Lady Ferns In The Garden
For finely textured foliage in the shady to part sun garden or natural wooded area, consider growing lady fern plants. Lady fern plants are reliable and easy to grow. Read this article to learn more about them.
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Watering A Staghorn Fern: Water Requirements For Staghorn Ferns
Natively, staghorn ferns grow in areas with high humidity and frequent periods of rain. In the home or landscape, these conditions may be hard to mock, and regularly watering a staghorn fern may be necessary. Click here to learn how to water staghorn ferns.
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Golden Japanese Forest Grass - How To Grow Japanese Forest Grass Plant
Japanese forest grass plant is slow-growing and requires little extra care once established. The plants are evergreen and show best in a partially shaded location. Read this article for tips on growing this grass.
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Hosta Watering Guide: Tips On Watering A Hosta Plant
With minimal care, you can keep hostas looking lush and beautiful. Establishing a consistent irrigation routine is key in keeping hostas looking their best. Click here for tips on hosta water needs.
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Sun Tolerant Hostas: Popular Hostas To Grow In Sun
Hostas are most often considered shade plants. It’s true that most hosta plants should grow in a partial shade or dappled sun area to keep leaves from burning, but there are now many sun loving hostas available for the garden. Learn more about them in this article.
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Hosta Houseplant Care: How To Grow Hosta Indoors
Have you ever thought about growing hosta indoors? Typically, hostas are grown outdoors, either in the ground or in containers. However, just because growing hosta as an indoor plant isn't the norm, that doesn't mean it can't be done. Learn more here.
