This houseplant can grow to the size of a small tree indoors. Equipped with a massive bulbous trunk for storing water,ponytail palmtolerates long stretches of dry conditions. It also makes an easy-to-grow houseplant perfect for tabletops, nightstands, and coffee tables. Credit: Denny Schrock Occasionally known as elephant’s foot tree, ponytail palm is not a palm at all. Where to Plant Ponytail Palm A desert plant, ponytail palm is adapted to bright sun....
Popcorn cassia is easy to grow as an annual or perennial. In tropical regions, it will form a multi-stem shrub. It is a colorful and welcome addition to both tropical and temperate landscapes. Its flowers attract butterflies, insects, and birds feeding on the nectar. The plant is toxic to humans and pets. Here is how to grow this striking tropical plant. Plant it in full sun and well-draining soil with a neutral pH....
Straightforward details about planting and growing several types of poplar trees. A native tree species found in nearly every state in the Union, poplar trees (Populusspp.) are usually best grown in their native habitat. Credit:SageElyse / Getty Images In these modified environments, they are short-lived, messy trees with brittle wood that creates frequent litter. All members of the same genus, these poplar trees share several traits. SageElyse / Getty Images...
This low-growing shrub, native to the northern hemisphere, blooms all summer long. When the leaves drop in fall, a reddish peeling bark is revealed. Where to Plant Potentilla Find a location in full sun because thats where it does best. In terms of soil, potentilla is unfussy as long as the soil is well-drained. The pH should be in the neutral range. Backfill with the original soil and tamp it down lightly....
Learn how to care for this low-maintenance native grass. Planted in small groups or in masses, prairie dropseed brings a hint of theprairie to your garden. The leaves turn golden or orange in fall, then change to coppery brown in winter. Credit:Bob Stefko Flower panicles appear above the foliage on slender stems in late summer. Sometimes, a scent of popcorn surrounds the plant at this time of year. Bob Stefko...
A beauty and a beast, theprickly pear(Opuntia spp.) is beloved for its blossoms and feared for its vicious spines. It is also a good plant forerosion controland is deer-resistant thanks to its natural defense system. Credit: Marty Baldwin This growth habit is what causes the plant to be considered invasive in some regions. Place your cactus in the hole so that it sits at the same height it sat in the pot....
How long do primroses bloom? Where should you plant them? Use this handy guide to learn the answer to these questions and more. W. Garrett Scholes. With more than 400 species, primrose comes in a rainbow of colors, shapes, and sizes. Most primroses offer dainty blossoms held in loose clusters at the tips of long stalks. Candelabra primroses produce layers of blossoms along a bloom stalk and look stunning en masse....
Enlist this easy-to-grow shrub as a privacy screen or living fence. You’ll love its ample foliage, pretty white flowers, and dark-hued berries. With its lustrous deep-green foliage, privet makes a dense privacy hedge or living fence. Credit: Dency Kane Some varieties also have golden foliage, while others may be variegated with gray-green mottling or even cream-silver edges. These plants grow quickly and are not bothered by pollution in urban configs....
Growing pumpkins is easy though it requires ample space. Pumpkins are sprawling plants. Before planting, work generous amounts of compost or well-rotted manure into the soil. Credit: John Granen Keep the soil evenly moist and water in the absence of rain. In 7 to 10 days, the seeds will have germinated. When the seedlings are 4 inches tall, snip off all but the healthiest two seedlings. Credit: John Granen If transplanting seedlings that you started indoors, harden them off first....
Pumpkin on a stick is actually an edible key in of eggplant that also makes a fun fall decoration. Aside from being edible, the brightly colored fruitsmake excellent fall decorations. Like tomatoes, these plants also benefit from fertile, loamy soils with good drainage and plenty of moisture. Credit:Denny Schrock Soil and Water Sow your plants in rich, loamysoil with excellent drainagebut good water retention. Excess nitrogen will result in overly leafy plants and fewer fruits....
Grow purple hyacinth bean vine to add beautiful flowers and vertical interest to your garden. Native to Africa, thesevigorous flowering vines will climbjust about any available support they can twine around. Where to Plant Hyacinth Bean Vine Purple hyacinth bean vines can get very big. Credit: Peter Krumhardt While they can handle some shade, theyll produce far less in shady conditions. However, excessive heat and low humidity can stymie growth....
Also called winecup, this pretty native plant thrives in sunny spots. Purple poppy mallow (Callirhoespp.) is a nativeperennial plant with a long bloom period. Credit:Peter Krumhardt The flowers open each day and close at night. A host plant provides habitat and food for insects. Where to Plant Purple Poppy Mallow Plant purple poppy mallow inUSDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. Credit:Scott Little Use it in sunnyrock gardens, trailing over a wall, garden beds, and native habitat gardens....
The berries of this tough but beautiful flowering shrub attract birds while its thorns keep deer away. Pyracanthais a genus of tenacious semi-evergreen or evergreen shrubs that grow well even in challenging planting sites. It is a rampant grower with invasive potential. Credit: Edward Gohlich Where to Plant Pyracantha Select a location in full sun withwell-drained soil. In terms of pH, the shrub is quite adaptable. Because of its fast growth, pyracantha is well-suited for a hedge....
