Category: Container Plants

How To Grow Common Polypody Fern (Polypodium vulgare) In Your Garden

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At a Glance: Polypodium vulgare – (Common Polypody) Plant Characteristics: Features leathery, green fronds that are deeply divided. This evergreen fern is known for its hardiness and ability to thrive in a variety of environments, making it a versatile addition to any garden. Growing & Care: Prefers partial to full shade and well-drained, humus-rich soil. […]

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How To Grow Slender Deutzia (Deutzia gracilis) In Your Garden

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Deutzia gracilis, commonly known as Slender Deutzia, is a charming deciduous shrub that has captivated the hearts of gardeners worldwide. This plant is admired for its compact size, typically reaching a height of two to four feet (60 to 120 cm) and spreading equally as wide. Its small stature makes it a perfect choice for

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Split-Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron bipinnatifidum) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

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Philodendron bipinnatifidum, the Split-Leaf Philodendron, is also commonly known as the Tree or Lacy Tree Philodendron. It has now been reclassified as Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum. This large tropical plant has impressive foliage, and is relatively easy to care for. This evergreen perennial is native to South America. It thrives in USDA Zones 9 to 11 or

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Creeping Lilyturf (Liriope spicata) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

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Liriope spicata is more commonly known by gardeners as the Creeping Lilyturf, or somtimes, like many other Lirope genus plants, simply as Monkey Grass. Though this name is usually more closely related with the Liriope muscari species. It is a hardy, evergreen perennial. Plants are versatile and easy care to care for. This ground cover

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Swamp Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

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Hibiscus moscheutos, more commonly referred to as the Swamp Rosemallow, Swamp Mallow, or simply as the Hardy Hibiscus, is a vibrant perennial shrub. It stands out for its large, pink, or white showy flowers. Gardeners like to grow this type of Hibiscus plant for its dramatic blooms and its hardiness. It is also great for

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Stinking Hellebore (Helleborus foetidus) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

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Helleborus foetidus, the Stinking Hellebore or Bear's Foot, is a bushy evergreen perennial plant. It's common name comes from the unusual musky scent the leaves make when crushed. This Helleborus plant is native to parts of western Europe, and suitable for growing in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9. It is rated as being extremely

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