Landscaping Plants

Fountain grass, or Pennisetum, is an ornamental grass that some people grow as an accent plant in their yards. Fountain grass has slender, grass-like leaves that grow in a tufted mound. It will...

The green and white foliage of the glossy abelia 'Confetti' (Abelia x grandiflora 'Conti') is blushed with rosy pink hues, making it a visually stunning broadleaf shrub for multiseason interest...

A trellis can add texture and dimension to a garden. Situated in front of a house, a trellised selection of plants tells visitors something unique about the people who live there. A carefully...

Learning the identity of a groundcover, or any plant, can be done by your own research or more easily and efficiently through visual identification by a plant enthusiast or professional. Focusing...

Few people can resist the look of flowing rose vines at the front of a house, or climbing a wall in a garden. Climbing roses can be trained to climb up anything that will give them a foothold....

If your yard contains a steep slope, chances are you have problems with erosion. Every time it rains or snows, rich soil is washed away to reveal an unsightly barren, rocky surface. One of the...

Bare root butterfly bush plants are dug and released by growers in the early spring to coincide with optimal planting conditions. Butterfly bush, also known by its botanical name, Buddleia...

A well-planned landscape can enhance any outdoor area. You can use landscape plants to create a warm and inviting entrance, a relaxing retreat or to hide an unsightly view. Whether you are...

Privet is one of the most versatile and easiest plants to grow. It can be used as a shrub that is meticulously maintained and eventually turned into topiary, grown as a privacy hedge or natural...

Global Warming is an issue that we as a family of people need to take more seriously. The longer we stay silent about this issue the more the earth will become polluted. Have you ever heard the...

Every homeowner craves privacy in his or her front yard, to be able to move around or do things without prying eyes of the neighbors, passers by on the street or people across the road. If there...

Pampas grass is an easy-to-grow ornamental grass native to South America, Chile, Brazil and Argentina. It requires full sun and good drainage. Before planting it, make sure you allow a lot of...

Buddleia davidii, better known as the butterfly bush, gets its common name from the plant's ability to entice butterflies. Butterfly admirers often plant butterfly bushes in an effort to encourage...

Ground covers are types of plants that typically grow close to the ground and are used as a landscaping feature. These plants serve the important purpose of preventing soil erosion and choking...

The word "cultivar" is a portmanteau of the words "cultivated" and "variety," referring to an indigenous plant whose seeds are mass-produced through commercial farming. To preserve the...

The hosta is a perennial flowering plant native to China, Korea and Japan. A very hardy species that tolerates shade well, the hosta produces flowers on long stalks that vary in color among the...

Good landscaping not only increases a home's curb appeal, but it also can boost property value. Plants and bushes are the cornerstone of any exterior home beautification project and are the first...

Whether formal or informal, hedges are a common way of delineating gardens and yards. There are many kinds of hedge plants, but a favorite among many is the hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), whose...

Although a gardening columnist at the New York Times once referred to Pachysandra as "boring", it remains a favorite of gardeners all over the U.S. An evergreen ground cover, it is hardy, grows...

Bamboo is a grass, and different varieties grow from one foot plants to giant tree-like bamboos that grow to be more than 100 feet tall. Bamboo grows in a variety of climates and environments. The...

Small flowerbeds offer the benefit of beautifying limited spaces along apartments, rooftop gardens and next to houses. Create a tranquil setting, grow edible plants for fresh-tasting dinners or...

One of the major benefits of Florida's subtropical climate is that it allows its residents to enjoy year-round gardening. Although many of the plants common to gardens found in colder zones will...

Fern plants are very beautiful, full and exotic looking; especially when hanging on a front porch, planted in large clumps surrounding a group of trees, or bordering a shaded flower bed. They are...

Finding the right plants for your landscaping project is important. You always want colors, but you also want plants that are going to last, providing you with a beautiful lawn year after year.

Every gardener knows the significance of a trellis when growing vegetables. Functional yet attractive, trellises are built to support the weight of vegetables, and encourage them to grow...

Adding landscaping to your front yard will increase its curb appeal. Not only that, but you and your family will enjoy the welcoming sight of eye-pleasing plants year-round. You can choose plants...

Four types of thistle originated in the Mediterranean and are now located in various parts of the world, including the United States. Some types of thistle are used for medicinal purposes as an...

Building a landscape border around a house increases the value of the home and makes the home look nicer. Your hardiness zone determines what you are able to grow in the landscape border. Before...

Plants used for a privacy screen should stay green all year and add beauty to the landscape. They should be tall enough to provide privacy, but not so big they shade the neighbor's yard or grow...

Daylilies are extremely hardy plants. Most daylilies can withstand extreme heat, cold and dry weather better than many perennials. Daylilies are named for their habit of producing flowers that...

The bird-of-paradise, also called the crane flower, is a striking plant with vivid orange flowers and waxy green leaves. Because it's large and fairly low maintenance, the bird-of-paradise has...

Glazed ceramic or terra cotta pots can be planted just like any other pot. The glazing on the outside keeps moisture in the soil and roots of your plant longer, which means more infrequent...

Purple fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') is a showy plant that is popular as both a bedding plant and a container plant. It has reddish foliage and showy purple flowers. Although...

If you want to display an item on its own with added height and importance, you may want to think about using a pedestal. A pedestal is a single column which an item is placed on top of in order...

Many people plant flowers that bloom in the spring and then end up with flowerless gardens by the summer. With both spring- and summer-blooming flowers, your flower garden or flower beds can...

Canna lilies are bold, exotic-looking plants that can make a statement in any landscape. The large blooms, which appear in mid- to late summer and last until the first frost, are typically red,...

Native to the West Indies, jatropha integerrima, commonly known as spicy jatropha, is a showy evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and clusters of bright red flowers, known to bloom for much...

Is your yard bland and lacking color? I know mine is, so I went looking in search of the perfect bushes to complement my yard and bring life to it. I live in an area that technically is a zone...

One of the easiest ways to save money on your landscaping bill is to install your own plants. This also allows you to hand-pick every plant and make any necessary changes along the way. The...

Cutting down bamboo for harvesting or simply for pruning to control size, shape or spread of the plant, can be accomplished with a few household tools, depending on the size of the diameter of the...

Pampas Grass grows mostly on damp grasslands and is native to Pampas of South America. They grow wild along banks of streams, rivers, or beaches, though they can live on most any habitat. The...

If you’re like most people in Colorado, you want a beautiful landscape. However, we do have watering restrictions and conservation is key. Maybe you don’t know where to start and/or can’t afford...

Mangroves are tropical plants that are usually found growing in wetlands, swamps and along warm-weather coastlines. They are a hardy plant that make a lovely addition to any garden or aquarium. In...

In a wooded area, all that shade can make it a bit gloomy. There are plantings that will brighten the edge of a woodsy area or any section of your yard that has lots of trees. Here's how to add...

Woodsy can mean that your garden is already in a wooded area or that you like the woodland look and want to create a garden that resembles what you have seen in the forest. This type of...

While people may not be able to immediately identify the difference between one type of grass and another, the difference between a good lawn and a great lawn often relies not on how good your...

Gardeners who find themselves on small city lots dream of more garden space but having a lot of space can be daunting in its own way. it is hard to know where to begin and how to keep from...

Clay soil can be discouraging to the home gardener both for the difficulty in digging and the potential death grip it can put on plants and flowers. But for all its drawbacks, clay soil does not...

Cycad plants have been on earth since the dinosaurs roamed, growing in prolific abundance in tropical and subtropical climates. Sadly, today only a small fraction of cycad species exist. Often...

Pampas grass is a large, elegant ornamental grass that can grow to over 10 feet in height and is commonly used in landscaping as a natural screening. The plumes produced by pampas grass are often...