If you're lucky enough to live in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12, you can grow Ficus trees (Ficus Benjamina) outdoors year-round. Elsewhere, ficus trees are grown as houseplants year-round or overwintered indoors and brought outside for summer … [Read more...]
How to Grow Crabapple Trees
Crabapple trees (Malus spp.) are known for their brilliant spring display of white or pink blossoms, but they offer something to the garden year-round. The trees have glossy leaves during the summer that turn yellow in the fall. As crabapple trees mature, they develop interesting … [Read more...]
How to Grow Daisies
Daisies, and in particular Shasta daisies (Leucanthemum x superbum), add cheerful, long-lasting blooms to any mixed perennial bed. Shasta daisies thrive in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 9 and come back year after year. They stand 12 to 24 inches tall, depending on the … [Read more...]
How to Grow Catmint
Catmint (Nepata) is a glorious plant for the mixed bed or perennial garden. It tolerates heat, drought and poor soil and spreads quickly. In fact, you'll probably be giving it away to friends before too long. Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 … [Read more...]
How to Grow Pinks (Dianthus)
What would the perennial garden be without mounds of pinks? Pinks, or dianthus, are related to carnations and most have similar flowers with ragged, notched edges. Pinks are usually smaller and hardier than carnations. The plants have attractive gray-green, elongated leaves and … [Read more...]
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