Growing Guides

How To Grow French hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) In Your Garden

Hydrangea macrophylla has the common names of French hydrangea and Bigleaf hydrangea. It is a deciduous shrub prized for its large, colorful, elegant flowers. It belongs to the plant family Hydrangeaceae. It typically grows 3 to 6 feet (90 to 180 cm) tall, and has about the same width. Plants produce clusters of large, generally …

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Creeping Thyme: A Fragrant and Low-Maintenance Ground Cover Plant

Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is an excellent plant for gardeners who want to create a low-maintenance ground cover that is both fragrant, drought tolerant, and attractive. It is a low-growing, creeping perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. As mentioned, it is commonly used as a ground cover. When in bloom, it produces small, …

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How To Grow Golden pothos, Devil's Ivy (Epipremnum aureum) In Your Garden

What is Epipremnum aureum? Epipremnum aureum is more commonly known as Devil's Ivy, Golden Pothos, or Devil's Vine. It is a perennial plant that is great for growing indoors, or as an outdoor ground cover. It has dark green, slightly heart-shaped glossy leaves. These have veins of a lighter shade of green streaked through. The vines can be long …

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How To Grow Trailing Lantana (Lantana montevidensis) In Your Garden

Lantana montevidensis belongs to the Verbenaceae family. It is known by many common names, these include Trailing Lantana, Purple Trailing Lantana, Weeping Lantana, and Pole-Cat Geranium. The plant is native to the South American continent. It grows best in USDA zones 8-10. This low growing sprawling shrub loves to be in the sun, and makes a nice …

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