Grow Dwarf Shrubs in Containers Often overlooked as container plants, dwarf shrubs offer seasonal interest, structure and fun in containers of all sizes. There are just a few simple rules to follow.

The jacaranda tree is a stunning landscape tree with an impressive display of pretty purple flowers and delicate fern-like ...

The foliage used for flower bouquets exported to countries around the world — mostly the U.S. — is being grown amid increasingly fragmented cloud forest in Cundinamarca, Colombia. A cacophony of ...

Plant butterfly weed in Zones 3-9 in any average, well-drained soil—preferably one that is on the dry side. Catmint blooms all summer and doesn’t mind the heat of the Lower South. Once established in ...

If you want to see year-round color, you don't need to look further than your backyard. There are many native shrubs and bushes that look good in every season.

The sound of birds chirping wakes us up in the mornings; our days are filled with blossoming trees and flowers, and the days ... You can buy milkweed plants at your local garden store or purchase ...

Monarch butterflies have a unique relationship with milkweed plants. The crown flower (Calotropis gigantea) is such a type of milkweed. Female monarchs lay their eggs on the undersides of the ...

Schaus's swallowtail is endemic to south Florida and one of the rarest butterflies in the United ... meaning they require specific plant species on which to lay their eggs and feed.

One of the most important things to remember is to plant your flowers in a sunny area. The butterflies need the sun to keep their muscles and bodies warm during the season. So don’t hesitate to start ...

Flowers and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand, and many retailers are giving you the chance to save on flowers, plants and more ... white and light purple roses. The flowers arrive in a recyclable ...