Articles related to "Popular Plants"

Peperomias are some of the world's most popular houseplants. Their compact nature and colorful foliage make them idea for many areas. Here a quick guide to their care.

The fragrances of many exotic perfumes use ingredients from nature; plants such as amyris, tuberose, cassie and narcissus are popular ingredients for such perfumes.

The perennial larkspur plant is an easy and delightful thing for many landscapers and gardeners, adding old-fashioned charm to any bed or border.

Never been able to keep a poinsettia looking good for long? Give it the conditions it likes, look after it with care and it will be a joy to behold for several months.

An alphabetical listing of all the plant profiles covering flowering plants, garden shrubs, ornamental trees and more. An online plant encyclopedia with growing details.

Invasive plant species can cause immense ecological and financial damage to the areas they enter; Brazilian elodea is no exception.

Dracaenas are prized for their beautiful foliage and easy care nature. Here's a look at the many varieties of this popular houseplant.

Frangipanis are more than a beautiful tropical plant. They are also popular as a design feature in landscaping and as a home decoration motif.

Gardeners can commemorate the birth of a child visually in the garden, honor the loss of a loved one or celebrate a special event or wedding anniversary with plants.

Pothos is one of the most well known houseplants in the world. They are beautiful, hardy, and easy to care for too. Read on for more about these familar favorites.

These hardy, evergreen perennials have become one of the most popular garden plants in recent years.

Holidays can be especially hazardous for our four-legged companions.

The Mary Garden was a popular garden in medieval times, which used plants associated with the mother of Jesus. Find out how to create your own Mary Garden.

A simple to follow tutorial on growing hostas successfully.

Impatiens are perfect in baskets, window boxes, borders, and shaded areas. Colors range from whites and pinks to peaches and reds. Impatiens bloom from summer to frost.

Navajo Indians use more species of wild plants in healing medicine more than any other Native American tribe; plant use is considered central to the Navajo way of life.

A Lobularia maritima 'Inlbusnopc' is the new Snow Princess™ sweet alyssum idea for summer gardens. This annual plant is easy to grow in hanging baskets or mixed borders.

The visual stimulation of colorful plants and flowers is a pleasure of most gardens; for those who are unable to experience this, fragrant aromas arouse the senses.

Ginger can be used to ease the symptoms of a wide variety of health disorders. Ginger provides many benefits for digestive, respiratory and cardiovascular care.

Avicenna, also know as Ib'n Sina, was an Arab physician who contributed greatly to the medicinal world; his published works included the use of plants in medicine.

A simple to follow tutorial on the general care and growing of peonies.

Shade loving, bright flowering and extremely winter hardy, Jacob's ladder is an excellent choice for a wide variety of gardens and landscapes.

Logee's Tropical Plants Company specializes in ornamental tropical plants for growing indoors, or outside, in containers. Add exotic charm to your garden, inside or out!

An in-depth profile of a favorite herb plant, Lavender. Learn why this herb is prized in the garden and how to select and care for this popular edible perennial.

Hostas or the Plantain Lily are shade loving plants with stunning multicolored foliage. Hostas are easy to grow and produce delicate lily-like flowers.

The all-white garden is calming to the eyes. Its purity is beautiful in the landscape. White gardens are easily created in a small pocket of the garden or a long border.