Now called Clarkia, this annual wildflower blooms in pretty shades of pink and white. Clark noticed the flowers growing in alpine meadows in California and the Pacific Northwest and collected the seeds. These flowers tend to have four petals that open to form a cup-shaped saucer that closes at night. Credit:Joan Hix Vanderschuit They can be found in shimmering pinks as well as white, coral, and salmon. Many varieties also feature intricate petal markings, such as blotches or rims of pale shades....

Easy tips for planting, pruning, and harvesting goji berries. Plants bloom through summer and harvest continues through frost. One goji berry plant can produce several pounds of fruit in a season. Credit:VladimirFLoyd / Getty Images Where to Plant Goji Berry Goji berries are at home in a berry patch or orchard. Plant alongsideraspberries,blueberries, and other small fruit crops. Goji berries also can work in a mixed shrub border. Give them plenty of space to expand and leave ample open ground for moving around the plant during harvest....

This shrub will brighten shady parts of your garden with its yellow-speckled leaves. Gold dust plant (Aucuba japonica) is an all-star component of alow-maintenance shade border. Gold dust plant is grown for its foliage. Credit: Cynthia Haynes It has berries and flowers as well, but they are small and insignificant. It is cold-hardy inUSDA zones 6-10, where it is especially well-suited for creating a privacy screen. Dig a hole in the amended soil that is as tall as the nursery container and slightly wider....

This native wildflower has bright yellow blossoms in spring that pollinators love. Golden alexander is atough native perennialthat lights up the spring garden with its bright yellow flowers that attract pollinators. Golden alexander has a low-growing, mounding habit. Credit:bgwalker / Getty Images It will spread slowly to form a drift of color and texture, making it aneasy-care groundcover. Its relaxed habit is a great fit for acottage gardenas well. Dig a planting hole slightly larger than the plants root ball....

check that this vigorous grower isn’t invasive in your area before you plant. Erica George Golden bamboo is a perennial with finely textured green leaves and attractive golden-yellow stems. It is one of the quickest ways to make a dense hedge or screen without planting fully grown shrubs. Credit:Erica George It also provides bold vertical interest in landscape beds or the contained space between two driveways. The roots will, most likely, send up new canes in the spring....

Chrysogonum virginianum is a low-maintenance native groundcover with pretty yellow flowers. This low-maintenance native perennial plant forms a spreading mat in sun or shade but does not spread aggressively. Here’s what you’re gonna wanna know to growChrysogonum virginianumin your own garden. Credit:Mark Kane It’s an easy-to-grow, mat-forming groundcover that is adaptable to most light conditions. It prefers a well-draining,slightly acid soilwithhigh organic matter content. Once established, it’s drought tolerant. Credit:Denny Schrock...

This cheery native perennial will be a star in your garden. It begins displaying its yellow blossoms beginning in late summer and continuing into fall. Different species of goldenrod come from environments with widely differing soil conditions. Credit: Denny Schrock These native habitats range from sunny meadows to salty seaside habitats and soggy bogs. Do some research to determine which pop in of goldenrod is most suitable for your local growing conditions....

With their vibrant colors, these tropical houseplants brighten up any room. Dean Schoeppner Goldfish plants add a splash of color to any room. Thesetropical houseplantsbloom in hues of bright oranges and fiery reds with beautiful trailing forms. Credit:Dean Schoeppner Caring for these evergreen perennials from Central and South America is easy if their basic growing conditions are met. Goldfish plants look best in hanging baskets or allowed to spill over the sides of their containers....

Hardy and resilient goumi berry shrubs are a unique fruit to grow in cool climates. However, to keep your goumi growing strong, here are the essential care tips to follow. You’ll get a good harvest of fruit with at least 6 hours of bright light daily. Credit:liseykina / Getty Images Soil and Water Goumi berries can grow in a range of soil types. Temperature Goumi berry shrubs are hardy plants that can tolerate temperatures as low -25F....

Much like its name suggests, this plant has show-stopping blooms. With their long stems, they are naturals for inclusion in cutting gardens. If possible, position them so you might enjoy their fragrance throughout the day and into the evening. Michael Mckinley. Grandiflora Rose Care Tips With the right water and sun, grandiflora roses are easy-care plants. Soil and Water Grandiflora roses should be plantedin well-drained, loamy soils with a pH near 7....

Plant these tiny bulbs in masses for the most eye-catching display. Grape hyacinths (Muscarispp.) Theseeasy-care bulbsare frequently mass-planted to create a river effect in borders. Credit: Justin Hancock They make the perfect low companion for the taller blooms of tulips. These undemanding small bulbs spread easily in any well-drained garden soil. Where to Plant Grape Hyacinth Unfussy grape hyacinths are one of the easiest bulbs to grow. Credit: Justin Hancock...

Grapy ivy is an easy-care perennial vine that looks beautiful climbing trellises and spilling over hanging baskets. Theperennial vineis easy to grow and has low-maintenance watering needs. The trailing foliage of grape ivy also looks beautiful cascading over the side of hanging baskets and tall pots. Credit: Marty Baldwin Its primarily a houseplant but can be summered outside in someplant hardiness zones. Grape Ivy Care Tips Grape ivy is low-maintenance when its preferred conditions are met....

Use these tips for choosing the right variety, growing conditions, and pruning techniques. You don’t have to own a California vineyard to grow your own grapes. Grapes of different types are hardy in Zones 4-10, so there’s a grape for your location. Credit: Matthew Benson Beware of nearby trees or buildings that might cast shade. Herbicide drift is another consideration, especially in rural areas. Broadleaf herbicides, such as 2,4-D and dicamba, injure grape vines....