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 (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 Parsley from Seed: Tips and Tricks for First-Time Gardeners Before I get into growing parsley from seed, I'll just give you a quick overview of why people like to grow this herb in the first place. Why do people grow Parsley? What are some of the main uses? As it is a …
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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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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