Tag - Growing
How to Care for Jade Plants: Indoor Growing Guide
Common Name Jade plant Botanical Name Crassula ovata Family Crassulaceae Plant Type Succulent, perennial Mature Size 3–6 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Neutral, acidic Bloom Time Spring Flower Color…
Crassula Plants: Care & Growing Guide
Common Names Jade plant, rattlesnake tail, living coral, string of buttons Botanical Name Crassula spp. Family Crassulaceae Plant Type Varies by species Mature Size Varies by species Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Neutral, acidic…
Beginner Tips for Growing Plumper Heirloom Tomatoes
Common Name Heirloom tomato, open-pollinated tomato Botanical Name Solanum lycopersicum Family Solanaceae Plant Type Annual, fruit Size 5-8 ft. tall Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Loamy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Yellow Hardiness…
How to Grow & Care for Hardy Hibiscus
Common Name Hardy hibiscus, rose mallow, swamp rose mallow Botanical Name Hibiscus moscheutos Family Malvaceae Plant Type Herbaceous perennial Mature Size 3–7 ft. tall, 2–4 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Average, organically rich Soil pH…
Holy Basil: Care and Growing Guide
Botanical Name Ocimum tenuiflorum, Ocimum gratissimum Common Name Holy Basil, Tulsi, Tulasi Plant Type Herbaceous shrub Mature Size Two feet tall and one to two feet wide Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Moist, sandy loams with good drainage…
Plant Care & Growing Guide
Common Name Spanish lavender, butterfly lavender, bract lavender Botanical Name Lavendula stoechas Family Lamiaceae Plant Type Perennial, shrub, herb Mature Size 18-36 in. tall, 18-36 in. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, moist but well-drained Soil pH…
How to Grow Tomato Plants: Growing Guide for All Types
Common Name: Tomato Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum Family: Solanaceae Plant Type: Annual, fruit Size: 3-10 ft. tall, 1-3 ft. wide Sun Exposure: Full Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained Soil pH: Neutral, acidic Bloom Time: Summer Hardiness Zones: 3-11 (USDA)…
Everything to Know About Growing Zoysia Grass
Common Name Zoysia grass Botanical Name Zoysia spp. Family Poaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 4-6 in. tall Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral Hardiness Zones 5-10 (USDA) Native Area Korea Zoysia Grass Care…
Plant Care & Growing Guide: Viola
Common Name Viola, Johnny-jump-up, pansy, violet, sweet violet Botanical Name Viola spp. Family Violaceae Plant Type Annual, perennial Mature Size 4–10 in. tall, 4–10 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom…
White Oak Trees (Quercus alba): Care and Growing Guide
The white oak tree (Quercus alba) is one of the continent’s predominant native hardwood tree species appearing throughout Eastern North America’s forests. While it will not disappoint as a design feature, oaks are among the most valuable native…