Foliage
While flowering plants are the centerpiece of gardens, foliage plants can offer unique interest too. Foliage gardens can stand alone or accent your favorite flowers. Caring for foliage plants is no different than most other garden flora, but it helps to know about their basic needs, especially with the number of foliage plants and types of ornamental grass available. Keep reading for information on growing foliage plants and grasses in the garden, including specifics on individual plant types and ornamental grass care.
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Ornamental Oat Grass - How To Grow Blue Oat Grass
Grasses add drama to the garden. If you are looking for an attractive ornamental grass with a unique color, look no farther than ornamental blue oat grass. Click here to see how to grow this blue hued ornamental oat grass variety.
By Amy Grant
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Acanthus Plant Care – How To Grow A Bear’s Breeches Plant
Bear's Breeches is a flowering perennial prized more for its leaves than for its blossoms. It's a good addition to a shade or partial shade border garden. Learn more about how to grow a Bear's Breeches plant in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Crocodile Fern Care – Tips For Growing Crocodile Ferns
Sometimes known as crocodyllus fern, this is an unusual plant with wrinkled, puckery leaves. Although it's been compared to a crocodile's hide, the crocodile fern plant actually has a graceful, delicate appearance. Click here to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Kochia Plant Info: Learn About Kochia Burning Bush And Its Management
Kochia scoparia grass is an attractive ornamental plant or a troublesome invasive species, depending on a number of factors, including geographic location and purpose for growing. If this has piqued your curiosity, read this article for more detailed kochia plant info.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Information About Under The Sea Coleus Collection
When I came across Under the Sea coleus plants, I was quite taken aback. This was indeed something I wanted not only to grow but to share its unusual beauty with others. What is all the hoopla about? Read this article to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Yucca Soil: Learn About Soil Mix For Yucca Plants
When growing yucca, soil is the most important consideration. It tolerates extreme conditions and rarely requires water, fertilizer, or pruning. Super easy-care if the soil is right.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Yucca Leaning Over: Why Yucca Is Falling Over And How To Fix
When you have a leaning yucca plant, it may appear as though the plant is leaning because it is top heavy, but healthy yucca stems stand up under a heavy growth of leaves without bending. Read this article to find out what causes a yucca to lean over.
By Jackie Carroll
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Yucca Uses - Can You Grow Yucca Plant As Food
The difference between Yuca and Yucca is broader than a simple C lacking in the spelling. Yuca, or cassava, is an important global food, while its counterpart, yucca, is an ornamental plant. So, is yucca edible as well? Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Little Bluestem Care: Tips For Growing Little Bluestem Grass
Little bluestem is found in many types of soil, particularly well-drained, nearly infertile soil. Read this article for little bluestem information so you can decide if this interesting plant is right for your landscape.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Ornamental Porcupine Grass Care: Growing Porcupine Grass
Ornamental grasses have become very popular due to their ease of care, movement and graceful drama. Porcupine maiden grass provides a prime example of these traits. What is porcupine grass? Click here to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is A Vegetable Fern: Information About The Vegetable Fern Plant
Nature has surprises around every corner, and the vegetable fern is a perfect example. What is a vegetable fern? It is an edible plant harvested and eaten in its native regions. This article has more information on vegetable fern plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Rattlesnake Quaking Grass Info: Care Of Ornamental Quaking Grass
Looking for an ornamental grass that offers unique interest? Why not consider growing rattlesnake grass, also known as quaking grass. Get the scoop on this fun plant and learn how to grow rattlesnake grass in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Coleus In Gardens - Learn Some Coleus Plant History
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Hosta Plant History - Learn About The Origin Of Hosta Plants
By Mary H. Dyer
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Fern Plant History - Learn About The Long Evolution Of Ferns
By Mary H. Dyer
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Royal Fern Care - How To Plant Royal Ferns In The Garden
Royal ferns in the garden add interesting texture and color to shaded areas. Royal fern care is simple when growing the plant in the right location. Read this article to learn how to grow royal ferns.
By Becca Badgett
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Spanish Moss Removal: Treatment For Trees With Spanish Moss
Spanish moss, while commonplace in the southern landscape, has a reputation for having a love/hate relationship among homeowners. If you are one of the haters looking for ways to get rid of it, then this article should help.
By Jackie Carroll