Ornamentals & Other Garden Plants

Trimming lilac bushes is an essential part of lilac gardening. You should not trim Lilac bushes as you

There are several different ways to begin your own set of lilac bushes. One of the easiest and most preffered

The moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora) blooms best under hot, dry conditions and makes a splendid ground

An Oleander shrub can be a beautiful plant whether you grow it outdoors or keep one as a house plant.

You can propagate a rhododendron at home from cuttings, grafts, layering or seeds. Use these tips to

The flowers of the portulaca family, called moss rose, thrive in hot areas with low rainfall. Their

The average evergreen or deciduous rhododendron expands to a diameter of nearly 8 feet at maturity, so

You may need to transplant a rhododendron for a number of reasons: seedlings are ready for the garden,

The rhododendron is a well-disciplined flowering shrub that will need little in the way of trimming or

Azaleas and rhododendrons are perennial shrubs commonly found in evergreen gardens. They are famous for

The azalea lace bug can cause significant damage to the leaves of azalea bushes. Noticing them is an

There are message boards all over the Internet with people asking desperately, “What am I doing

When cared for properly, Phalaenopsis orchids are hardy plants, however, they are still susceptible to

Phalaenopsis orchids, white or in shades of pink or yellow, are easy to propagate and grow. If you are

Your coworker gave you a poinsettia for the office holiday party. You bring it home, care for it, and

A prayer plant makes an excellent houseplant because it easy to grow, small and perfect for most window

If you are looking for an easy-to-grow, beautiful houseplant, consider a prayer plant. These plants are

Privacy plants can have many purposes. They can cover an unsightly fence, divide an area in your yard

Proteas are plant with an unusual and beautiful flower. Although they are difficult to propagate, once

The Russian sage is a popular plant for home gardens with warm climates, particularly sandy soils with

There are many ways to propagate perennials in your home garden, but propagating the Russian sage perennial

Succulents are terrific plants for your garden. Easy to grow and maintain, these plants tolerate drought.

Growing succulents on a rooftop is a good way to create a green garden in your own "backyard." Building

There are as many as 35 different varieties of the aeonium. Typically, an aeonium is characterized by

Cotyledon Orbiculata, or pig’s ear plant, is a succulent plant ideal for xeriscaping. It likes

Succulent plants are nick named “fat plants” because they store water in their leaves, roots,

Crassulas are succulent cacti that are popular because of their decorative branches and ease of maintenance.

Echeveria is a succulent plant that visually resembles a green sempervivum, and has a shape and leaf

Epiphyllum, or orchid cacti, are propagated using leaf clippings. You can purchase epiphyllum leaf cuttings

Kalanchoe represents a family of more than 115 species of succulent plants that are commonly grown for

Hawthoria is a plant which requires time and care, but not as much as, say, a moth orchid. They like

A terrarium is a manmade environment in a tank, and in this case, is perfect for controlling the elements

The prickly pear cactus produces pads and fruit that are a wonderful addition to any diet. They are good

A prickly pear is a type of cactus that develops by growing pads. After about three years of growth they

The prickly pear cactus adds a Southwest flair to any garden and needs little water. These plants are

The magnificent Organ Pipe Cactus is an impressive addition to any garden. It grows in clumps composed

The Saguaro cactus has a smooth and waxy skin covered with two-inch spines that grow on the plant's vertical

A barrel cactus is a beautiful and interesting addition to any garden or flower bed. The plant is ready

Barrel cactus types come in various shapes and sizes. Smaller cacti grown in pots indoors are much easier

Barrel Cactus can be found in the deserts of California and Nevada. These plants thrive in dry, warm