Hoya carnosa, commonly called wax plant, is a woody, flowering vine often grown as a houseplant. The Compacta cultivar is sometimes referred to as Hindu rope plant. It blooms in clusters of pink…
Korean spice (Viburnum carlesii), commonly called Korean spice viburnum, is a deciduous shrub that is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 to 7. It typically reaches a…
Soil erosion occurs most commonly in areas with high rain fall, strong winds or scant vegetation, but it can occur to a lesser degree just about anywhere. It proves challenging for many homeowners…
Native to tropical climates, staghorn ferns thrive outdoors in Florida and as houseplants in cooler regions of the United States. If you can grow yours outdoors, mount it on a tree trunk to expose its…
A pier and beam foundation is designed using a framework of posts and beams to support the weight of the house above it. The pier and beam structure is based in a foundation of concrete, but rises…
Rapidly growing paulownia trees provide a major source of lumber for furniture, toys and decorative boxes. The Asian native's ornamental features include heart-shaped leaves up to 3 feet across.…
Perennial miscanthus grass provides an attractive addition to the landscape. The fountain-like growth habit is green through spring and summer. The brown foliage remains ornamental through the fall…
Jasminum sambac, also known as Arabian jasmine, is a blooming evergreen that can grow up to 10 feet tall outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and 11. It can also grow…
Talinum plants produce a mound of succulent green foliage and small star-shaped flowers that quickly fill a flower bed. The large colorful seeds add further interest, depending on the talinum variety.…
Brodiaea belongs to a set of plants called the Brodiaea complex, a group of genera from the lily family. These wildflowers grow from corms (modified undergrounds stems) and are native throughout the…
Commiphora myrrha is a tree that is referred to in the Bible. Ancient peoples, such as Romans and Egyptians, have used murrha for treating wounds, perfume, insect repellents and incense. This tree is…
A bowed wall is a basement or foundation wall that has started to slump inward. This gives it a bent or bowed look compared to the right angles of the walls around it. A bowed wall is rarely an…
Wisteria adds dramatic visual impact to summer gardens with its pendulous clusters of fragrant, purple flowers. The vines require a stout, sturdy trellis to grow upon since they are large and very…
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum) is an annual herb in the bean and pea family, Fabaceae. Fenugreek is native to the Middle East, although it grows in California and Maryland. Ancient Egyptians…
Large planters can add the softness and color of flowers to a cement or field stone patio or give an area that's already filled with plants more visual dimension. Typically, however, they need a lot…
Savory can be a welcome, attractive addition to herb garden. Choose between summer savory and winter savory. Summer savory is an annual plant, meaning it completes its full growth cycle in a single…
Astilbes, or false spirea, belong to a genus of perennial flowering plants that performs well in damp, shady areas, from USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 9. The plume-like flowers are available as…
Yellow poplar and tulip tree are two common names for Liriodendron tulipifera, a deciduous species of flowering tree native to the southeastern United States. It is valued as an ornamental shade tree…