The dense foliage of this plant creates beautiful texture, indoors or out in the garden. Lady palm(Rhapisspp. )is easy to grow indoors or outdoors. Paul Craft. Where to Plant Lady Palm Lady palm is an attractive specimen plant in the landscape. It thrives in well-draining soil and prefers dappled light or morning sun. Lady palm is cold-hardy in USDA Zones 9-11. Credit: Paul Craft Rich in texture, lady palm makes an attractiveaccent plant for indoors, too....

There’s little maintenance required for this cottage garden favorite. There are more than 300 species in theAlchemillagenus. Ladys mantle (Alchemilla mollis)is by far the most popular one grown in gardens. Credit: Dean Schoeppner This classic perennial is an easy way to add charm to your cottage garden. Initially, the flowers sit above the foliage until they become too heavy and droop down gracefully. The soil can be slightly acidic, neutral, or alkaline....

Lambs ear is a vigorous grower. It isnt on the USDA invasive plant list, but it can become troublesome unless it is carefully contained. Lambs ear produces creeping stems that root along the soil, creating dense mats of foliage. Credit: Stephen Cridland The roots arent thick, so the plants can be pulled up where you dont want them. This spreading habit makes lambs ear agood choice for a groundcoverin full sun or poor soil situations....

Lantana is the solution for the hot, dry spots in your garden. This hardworking plant with colorful flowers thrives with little moisture in full, unyielding sun. It’s also easy to grow and pollinator-friendly. Justin Hancock. Flowers generally start as a light color, and then darken with age. Lantana is toxic to pets. Lantana is also perfect for planters and window boxes. Credit: Cynthia Haynes Lantana is considered invasive in several states, including California, Florida, Hawaii, and Texas....

If you love evergreen trees but also appreciate colorful fall foliage, consider the larch. Most larch trees are tall, 50 to 80 feet, with widespread canopies. They are more suitable for open landscapes, such as parks, which provide room to grow. If you have the space, this tree is particularly striking when planted in groups of three. Closely planted specimens eventually grow together, which makes their fall needle drop quite dramatic....

Learn everything you better know to grow larkspur, an annual known for its gorgeous range of blooms. BHG / Evgeniya Vlasova Larkspur flowers have long been a staple of cottage gardens. Cool-season annuals, larkspurs have versatility and charm to spare. Credit:BHG / Evgeniya Vlasova Where to Plant Larkspur Consolida ajacis(giant larkspur) is toxic to humans and pets. Larkspur is an annual that grows inUSDA Hardiness Zones 2-11. It does best in sunny garden beds and borders with well-draining soil....

Lavatera adds a tropical note to the garden with its bright hibiscus-like blooms. The bushy plant displays an enchanting flower show when planted in full sun. Lavatera (Lavateraspp.) Credit: Peter Krumhardt adds a vibrant tropical note to the garden with flowers that resemblehibiscusor minihollyhockblossoms. Certain types of this annual also offerpure white blooms. Lavatera begins its flowering season in midsummer and continues blooming until the firstfrost in fall. Credit: Peter Krumhardt...

This attractive plant is great for creating low hedges. A rugged Mediterranean herb, lavender cotton(Santolina chamaecyparissus)is grown for its attractive silver foliage. The name is deceiving, though, because the plant is neither lavender nor cotton. Credit: Denny Schrock It’s often found growing inrock gardensand formal knot gardens because it stands up well to frequent trimming. The silver foliage of lavender cotton makes an excellent backdrop for other flowers. The pungent aroma repels rabbits and deer....

This popular herb is most loved for its refreshing scent and long-lasting flowers that attract pollinators. A shrubby perennial native to the Mediterranean region, lavender might be the mostenjoyable of all herbs. Bonus points: It is deer-resistant and attracts butterflies and pollinators. Credit:Matthew Benson Successfully growing lavender, however, depends on thetype of garden soil, location, and climate. Note that not all lavender varieties are ideal for cooking; some are only grown for their ornamental value....

This perennial makes a well-behaved and attractive groundcover. Fast-growing but not invasive, leadwort is often used as agroundcoveror spreading perennial for the front of a bed. As tulips, daffodils, andhyacinthsfinish blooming, leadwort emerges from the soil and unfurls new leaves. Credit: Marty Baldwin The plant’s glossy green leaves cover up the withering bulb foliage. The purple-blue flowers of leadwort are pretty partners for yellow-flowered perennials such asyarrowandcoreopsis. How and When to Plant Leadwort Plant leadwort after the last average frost date in your location....

Fresh leeks are not green onions. Learn everything you better know about growing leeks to add a mild onion flavor to your favorite dishes. While a leek is part of the onion family, it differs from an onion. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens A leek doesnt have a bulb or hollow leaves like an onion. Leeks can be raised from seed or ready-grown seedlings. The ASPCA warns that leeks are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses....

This easy-to-grow herb lends a citrus-like flavor to marinades, teas, and garnishes. Native to southern Europe, lemon balm has become a garden staple in much of the United States. Dried leaves are mixed into potpourri. Credit: Andy Lyons This fast-growing perennial herb also makes a great addition to most gardens because itattracts pollinators. In summer, small white blossoms appear in clusters at the stem tips. While not showy, these flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds....

This variety tastes like a regular cucumber, but it stays small and turns yellow. They almost look like tiny melons (to which they are related) on the vine. In the hottest summer months, it appreciates a little light shade. Credit: Kritsada Panichgul This is a big plant, so space them 4 or 5 feet away from other plants. The vines reach as much as 8 feet. Keep the soil evenly moist, and the seeds should sprout in one to two weeks....