Tropical Style

Ponds and other water features are prized throughout landscapes to get the natural appeal they bring to an area and, often, the vegetation and other […]

The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a member of the Bromeliad family, beloved for its thick-skinned tropical fruits. The pineapple is thought to have been cultivated […]

Wisteria is a deciduous vine with interesting, gnarled stems and stunning blooms which fill the air with a sweet scent in springtime. Container growing is […]

Growing tomato plants (Lycopersicon esculentum) upside down in a Topsy Turvy planter adds a novel twist to tomato gardening. While the growing method differs, an […]

The practice of training shrubs and trees to develop on cables on a wall is called espalier. The plants are grown tall and broad but […]

Growing herb plants can be rewarding, supplying you with new, delicious herbs for cooking or aromatic herbs for sachets. Whether you keep your herb plants […]

Interlocking layers of delicate needles and a wafting pine scent provide a satisfying foundation for blossoming beds, but pine straw isn’t always the ideal choice […]

With the shrubs that are ideal, you may create an attractive backdrop for plants in beds and borders. Choose shrubs that grow up to at […]

Vigna caracalla, also referred to as corkscrew vine, snail vine or corkscrew flower, creates beautiful aromatic flowers and is native to South America. The continuing […]

Nature tells us that the California spring is finished by May, particularly after another winter. Look for the wildflower clarkia from the hills that are […]