Flowering Shrubs for Containers
Karen Flowering shrubs grown in containers can be used in many ways. They can line a driveway or walk, decorate a swimming pool, patio, deck or terrace, or screen off an…
Cascading Plants for Containers
Whether you are planting a window box, hanging basket or urn, cascading plants can be an important part of the design. They give a gentle flow to the container and…
Grasses for Containers
Many grasses make excellent plants for containers. They offer a unique texture and can add color, form, and movement to a planting. There are very tall ones, and very short…
Herb Garden: Five Easy-to-Grow Herbs for Making Tasty Herbal Tea
Evidence from the ancient civilizations of both Egypt and China attest to the fact that man has enjoyed herbal teas for thousands of years. Herbal teas can be made from…
Summer Blooming Plants with Pink Flowers for the Rock Garden
As spring turns into summer pink flowers keep the rock garden looking fresh and cheerful. Pink goes especially well with gray rocks all the different kinds of green leaves, and…
Plants with Summer Interest for a Cottage Garden Wall
Some plants thrive in the cracks and crevices of wall. Traditional cottage gardens often had plants that seeded themselves into crumbling areas of walls where they grew and bloomed, adding…
Blue flowered Perennials for the Rock Garden
Blue is always a welcome color in the garden. It brings calmness and serenity; can cool down reds and orange or provide contrast with yellow. Blue flowers go well with…
Five Late Spring to Early Summer Pink Blooming Perennials for the Rock Garden
There are many shades of pink and all can enhance a rock garden. Pair pastel pink with white for a soft look, hot pink with medium blue to suggest playfulness,…
Five Summer Blooming Perennials with Yellow Flowers for the Rock Garden
Yellow flowers are bright and perky. They stand out in the garden and can easily be seen. They also go with many other colors and so are easy to use…
Creating a Tropical Look with Foliage Plants in Containers
If you live in an area where tropical plants can not survive the winter you can still have a tropical look on your patio or entryway by using container plants…