Lily: True Lilium Bulbs for Summer Height and Fragrance
Lilium spp.
True lilies are Lilium bulbs grown for tall summer stems, dramatic flowers, fragrance, and cut-flower value. They need sun on…
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Plants for USDA Zone 8
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Loropetalum: Purple Leaves and Spring Fringe Flowers
Loropetalum chinense
Loropetalum earns its place when you want dark evergreen foliage first and spring fringe flowers second. Give it acidic, draining…
Mint for Beds, Pots, and Windowsills
Mentha spp.
Cool nights in northern gardens and long summers in the South both push mint into fast, leafy growth, which is great for your…
Mountain Laurel: Native Evergreen Flowers for Acidic Shade
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain Laurel is a native broadleaf evergreen for acidic woodland edges, not a fast privacy shrub. Plant it where roots stay…
Nandina: Color, Berries, and the Invasive-Risk Decision
Nandina domestica
Nandina is a tough color shrub, but it is not a harmless bamboo substitute. Choose it only after you decide whether berries, bird…
Ninebark: Tough Native Canes, Colorful Leaves, Peeling Bark
Physocarpus opulifolius
Ninebark is a tough native shrub for gardeners who want color without acid-soil fuss. Its care revolves around sun for leaf…
Oak Trees (Quercus spp.) for Home Yards
Quercus spp.
In Zones 4-9, oak trees anchor a yard the way a foundation anchors a house. They grow into massive, long-lived shade trees with…
Oleander: Heat-Loving Blooms With Serious Toxicity
Nerium oleander
Oleander is a tough flowering shrub for hot, dry sites, but safety decides whether it belongs in the yard. Every part is highly…
Onion: Match Day Length First, Then Build the Bulb
Allium cepa
Most failed Onion crops are not a watering mystery; they are a day-length mismatch or a late start. Pick the right type for your…
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