One of my favorite plants to grow in my home is the umbrella plant (Schefflera or Heptapleurum). It is a rather large plant that can grow to heights of up to…
African violets grow easily from cuttings, and it doesn’t grow as easily from seeds. However, growing them from seeds is possible for those who want a gardening challenge and want…
Roses are one of the most beautiful flowers that you can have in your garden, but they can also be difficult to grow. Insects love them, and they require a…
Bergenias are a hardy, semi-evergreen ornamental that originally came from Asia. It is now a favorite in gardens all over the country, and numerous stunning varieties are available. The thick,…
When I want to bring a unique appeal to my garden, I know that I can always depend on hellebores. These are perennials, and they have beautiful, leathery leaves and…
Ever since the Asuka period, when gardeners in Japan copied elements of Chinese gardens that they loved, many around the world have fallen in love with Japanese gardens. The ideas…
The camellia is a plant that grows to be about four to five feet in height, so it makes a lovely back section that adds height to a garden. It…
Flowering vines can be a jaw-dropping addition to a garden or landscape design, whether they are added to a chain link fence or a porch post. In this article, we…
Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.
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