Evergreen Shrub for Beautiful Fences and Hedges: Pyracantha
BY WIKILAWN | JANUARY 6TH, 2012 | EVERGREEN, OUTDOOR, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B

Pyracantha is a genus of evergreen shrubs from the family of rose. These thorny shrubs produce dense growth of branches and foliage making them a good choice for fencing. Species of Pyracantha are known for their lovely white flowers and ornamental berries that can be yellow, orange or red. White flowers that appear in late […]

Natural Insect Repellent: Nepeta Cataria, the Catnip Plant
BY WIKILAWN | JANUARY 5TH, 2012 | FLOWERS, GROUND COVER, HERBACEOUS, MEDICINAL PLANTS, OUTDOOR, ZONE 3A, ZONE 3B, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Nepeta is a large genus of perennial plants that grow naturally in parts of Asia, Europe and Africa. Commonly known as Catmint or Catnip, Nepeta grow as small shrubs or subshrubs and herbs. One of the commonly grown species is Nepeta Cataria, which is a good candidate for a nice border plant or ground cover. […]

Lovely Bloomer for Cold Climate: Leucojum, Spring Snowflake
BY WIKILAWN | NOVEMBER 22ND, 2011 | FLOWERS, GROUND COVER, OUTDOOR, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Leucojum Vernum or Spring Snowflake, as it is usually known, is a lovely flowering plant ideally suited to cooler and Mediterranean regions. This bulbous plant originally belongs to Europe and Russia and grows very well under trees or near ponds where soil is moist or boggy. The plant produces clumps of narrow, lily-like leaves of […]

Hardy Flowering Plant for Garden Borders: Jerusalem Sage
BY WIKILAWN | NOVEMBER 17TH, 2011 | EVERGREEN, PERENNIALS, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Phlomis is a genus of hardy bushes and shrubs from the Mint family and is popular border plant for tropical, sub-tropical and the Mediterranean climates. The most popular species of this genus is Phlomis Fruticosa or Jerusalem Sage. It is a tough and quite hardy plant that can be grown in almost all climates except […]

Lovely, Aromatic Plants for your Herb Garden: Camomile
BY WIKILAWN | NOVEMBER 16TH, 2011 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, MEDICINAL PLANTS, PERENNIALS, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Anthemis is a genus of annuals and perennials forming dense clumps of flowering feathery and aromatic leaves. Usually grown for summer flowering, Anthemis are nice plants for garden beds, borders or empty spaces in gardens and landscapes. Popular species include Anthemis Tinctoria which is a busy annual with golden yellow flowers and Anthemis Cupaniana which […]

Lovely Flowering Bush for Beginners: Forsythia x Intermedia
BY WIKILAWN | NOVEMBER 11TH, 2011 | DECIDUOUS, OUTDOOR, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 4A, ZONE 4B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B

Forsythia is a small genus of deciduous shrubs known for their spectacular golden flowers. These sun loving shrubs are a must for beginners and expert gardeners alike for its ability to produce abundance of lovely flowers in early spring when very few plants would bloom. Forsythia is grown for many purposes – garden hedge, border […]

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