Do you love spinach but hate when it bolts? Try growing heat-tolerant orach instead. Orach(Atriplex hortensis)is an ancient plant that has been cultivated for thousands of years. Credit:Laurie Black Orach seeds are also delicious stirred into soups or ground into homemade flour. Choose a location that receivesfull sunto part shade. Orach, spinach, Swiss chard, and beets are all members of the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). Practicing crop rotation prevents pests and diseases, plus avoids unilateral nutrient depletion of the soil....

No garden (or kitchen) should be without this easy-care, flavorful herb. Oregano can be either edible orornamental oregano, and both types come in several different varieties. Culinary oregano is a multitasking perennial, both a fragrant addition to the garden as well as the kitchen. Credit: Denny Schrock Whichever pop in of oregano you grow, youll love oreganos clean, green foliage and casual mounding habit. Small flowers appear in summer, which draw pollinators....

This native shrub with yellow flowers is perfect for a shade garden. Grape hollies provide many different colors throughout the growing season. The flowers of grape holly bloom around April and are a spectacular bright yellow color with a pleasant fragrance. The flowers are followed by edible blue-black berries in the early fall. These berry clusters resemble small clusters of grapes, hence this plant’s common name. If you want the berries, plant two or more shrubs....

Exotic, fragrant, and exceptionally tough, these hybrids combine the best characteristics of Oriental and trumpet lilies. Oriental and trumpetliliesare two popular types, and hybrid Orienpet lilies combine the best qualities of both. Here’s how to grow Orienpet lilies of your own and keep them happy in your garden. Orienpet lilies come in a variety of gorgeous colors.Credit: Carson Downing Cover the bulbs with soil, pressing firmly to remove any air pockets, then water well....

Their short flowering time of two weeks makes them a brief but colorful addition to a garden. They are low-maintenance and deer-resistant. Oriental poppies are toxic to humans and pets. Credit: Peter Krumhardt For the most striking effect, plant them in large groups or drifts. Since oriental poppies disappear during the summer, place them among plants that fill in the empty spots. How and When to Plant Oriental Poppy Plant nursery-grown oriental poppies in the early spring....

Ornamental oregano is an aromatic plant that’s grown more for its looks than its flavor. As its name implies, ornamental oregano (Origanumspp.) is grown more for its looks than its flavor. Credit: Denny Shrock This plant offers so much texture and color that it’s well worth adding to your garden. Its unusual-looking pink flowers create a gorgeous display from spring to fall. you could bring in the beauty from outside by adding the stems todried cut-flower bouquets....

Plant this annual to spice up your garden or containers with long-lasting color. New varieties feature novel fruit shapes and colors, and even foliage colors. Keep an eye out for varieties that may also have better habits and longer bloom times. Credit: Justin Hancock Whether planted as specimens or in a mass planting, ornamental peppers are eye-catchers. Ornamental peppers also make great additions to mixed containers or hanging baskets. How and When to Plant Ornamental Pepper Ornamental peppers are planted in the spring....

The feathery foliage on this perennial will make an impressive statement in your garden. A staple plant of woodland gardens, theostrich fernhas large upright fronds resembling their namesake bird’s feathers. Add them to fresh flower bouquets for a unique addition. Credit: Scott Little The sterile fronds have large, bright green leaves. Come fall, these leaves turn a bright golden color. Eventually, they formclusters of spores on the backside of the fronds....

This big group of plants includes the well-known lucky shamrock. The diverse oxalis genus comprises hundreds of species. There’s a wide range of annuals, perennials, and even tropical types of oxalis. Credit: Laurie Black Many oxalis are bulb-forming plants, while others form vigorous spreading plants that can create dense colonies. While many oxalis species have beautiful blossoms, these plants are most commonly grown for foliage. you’ve got the option to often find them in florist shops aroundSt....

This plant almost mimics a lawn with the way it grows low and spreads nicely. Pachysandra is a rugged, evergreen perennial with glistening foliage that looks good year-round. While it’s considered a member of theboxwoodfamily, pachysandra is typically grown as a groundcover. Credit: Derek Fell Plantings placed 6 to 12 inches apart take only about three years to establish dense mats of green. In spring, short spikes of fragrant white flowers top pacysandra....

Attract more butterflies to your garden with painted daisy, a long-blooming, deer-resistant perennial. The plant initially blooms in early summer and continues blossoming sporadically until the first frost. The sweet, colorful flowers attract butterflies, making painted daisies a must inpollinator gardens, too. Credit: Peter Krumhardt Painted daisy is toxic to humans and pets. Where to Plant Painted Daisy Painted daisy is a pollinator-friendly plant that suits butterfly gardens andcottage gardens....

This palm tree is native to southeastern North America and attracts wildlife. They belong to theSabalgenus, which comprises 17 subtropical and tropical palm species. The plants are native to southeastern North America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. In palmetto palms, all of the fronds grow from the top of the plant. The fronds are curved and fan-shaped, with blades that can reach 3 to 4 feet in length. The single trunks are tan-gray....

Few plants make as bold a statement in a large landscape as pampas grass. Pampas grass grows rapidlya habit that is both attractive and potentially problematic. With thoughtful care, however, pampas grass makes a stunning garden focal point. Credit:Getty Images Where to Plant Pampas Grass Pampas grass is a hard-working landscape plant. Plant it in the center of a garden bed to create a fountain of greenery topped by fluffy plumes....