Blog, category: Garden Plants

07.26.25
Garden Plants
How to Grow Siam Tulip Plants: Care & Toxicity Guide
The world of flora is full of peculiar creations that do seem almost extraterrestrial, yet their origins are much closer to home than one could imagine. There is one heat-loving creature that fits this description perfectly: the Siam tulip (Curcuma alismatifolia). For most people, it is just a tropical garden inhabitant with vibrant bracts and rich-green foliage, all of which contribute to an exotic flair surrounding this plant type.
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9 min
07.08.25
Garden Plants
Night-Blooming Flowers for Moonlit Gardens
Unlike most flowers that bloom in the day and close at night, night-blooming flowers wait for dusk to open, drawing in moths, glowing softly in moonlight, and filling the air with rich fragrance. If you want to build a mystical garden and want to explore flowers that only bloom at night, here’s your expert guide. And if you're not sure what’s growing in your yard, using a plant identifier app can help you spot which species bloom under the moonlight and which prefer the day.
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8 min
07.07.25
Garden Plants
Japanese Beetle Traps: Stop Garden Damage Fast
Japanese beetles can strip your roses, roses can lose all their leaves. These pests feed on flowers, fruits, and foliage. You see ragged edges and bare stems almost overnight. You need fast action to protect your plants and your harvest.
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10 min
07.07.25
Garden Plants
Bush Plants: Easy-Care Shrubs for Every Garden
Bush plants bring structure and color to any garden with minimal effort. Shrubs offer year-round interest through foliage, flowers, and berries. You can use them to define borders, create privacy screens, or add focal points. Many varieties require little more than occasional watering and annual pruning to stay healthy.
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13 min
07.04.25
Garden Plants
Best Shade Loving Plants and Flowers That Thrive in the Dark
The sun is the most powerful yet distant resource that grants us energy and literally life to any species on the planet. Shaded areas, however, are not rare. Although they are barely seen as beneficial spaces for gardens to grow, they may still turn into lush areas with texture, color, and life. But how is it even possible?
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10 min
07.03.25
Garden Plants
What is a Briar Plant?
Common briar plant can be found almost anywhere, both in gardens and in the wild. But do you know that this word describes many different plants, sometimes almost unconnected? Let’s learn why you should plant briar plant, how to identify plant like this, and how it can be useful for nature and for your garden.
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8 min
07.03.25
Garden Plants
What is Ground Elder?
Ground elder, also known as bishop’s weed (Aegopodium podagraria), grows in shady spots and spreads quickly through underground roots. This hardy perennial produces clusters of white flowers in early summer and forms dense mats of green foliage. Gardeners first brought it in as a low-maintenance groundcover, but it often escapes beds and invades lawns and borders.
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9 min
07.03.25
Garden Plants
Nature’s Paintbrush Foliage Stars
Brightly colored flowers aren't the only way to beautify your garden. Many colorful shrubs and perennials are also capable of pleasing the eye with their bright, unusual foliage, adding charm to your yard all season long. Their palettes range from burgundy and purple to gold and mottled green - and unlike flowers, this effect is not dependent on a short blooming season.
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9 min
07.03.25
Garden Plants
Planting by the Path: The Best Bluestone Perennials in 2025
Bluestone paths are among the most popular solutions for those who wish to enhance their backyard or front entry with a durable yet stylish landscaping choice. However, the natural beauty should not be overshadowed by something human-made.
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3 min
07.03.25
Garden Plants
Pick This, Not That: Outdoor Plants That Attract Dragonflies
For many years, dragonflies have been symbols of change and light, courage and strength, as well as good fortune and transition. In reality, though, they have something more beneficial than intangible metaphors and ancient lore. And indeed, attracting them right into the garden might turn into a beneficial experience that is to promote the health of the environment and control predators and prey.
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5 min