Gardener's HQ Guide to Growing Bursera simaruba Bursera simaruba, commonly known as the Gumbo-Limbo tree, is a tropical tree that adds a unique aesthetic to any garden. It has a distinctive copper-red, peeling bark, which resembles sunburned skin. This has earned it the nickname of "Tourist Tree." A mature Gumbo-Limbo typically grows to around 30 […]
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Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as Black-eyed Susan, is a beautiful and versatile flowering plant that is highly favored by gardeners. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is native to North America. This herbaceous perennial is known for its striking golden-yellow petals surrounding a dark brown or black center, creating a distinctive "black eye" appearance.
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What is Buxus Microphylla? The genus "Buxus" consists of approximately 70 species. These slow-growing plants feature broadleaf evergreen characteristics with small, leathery, rounded foliage. One of the most popular boxwood's for gardeners to grow is the Buxus microphylla, or "Japanese box" species. How to Grow Buxus Microphylla Choosing the Right Location The Japanese Boxwood plant
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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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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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