General Foliage Care

Image by Antonbr Anton Have you ever wondered why some plants have thick, fat leaves and some have leaves that are long and thin? It turns out that scientists have asked that very question and they’ve come…

Image by Gratysanna Seeing red? There’s a way to incorporate that regal color into your landscape. Plants with red leaves add a pop of color with maximum impact and can really brighten up the garden. Red…

Image by Nahhan Silver or gray foliage plants can complement nearly any garden, and many of them are low maintenance too. Most of these interesting plants perform well in hot or dry areas. In fact, a large…

Image by Napak Warshauer We often rely on flowers for a range of summer color in the garden. Occasionally, we have autumn color from foliage that turns red or purple with cold temperatures. Another way to…

Image by LWOPhotography When it comes to planning and to planting the home landscape, there are many factors to consider. Size, shape, and growing requirements are all vastly important when considering which…

Image by Gardening Know How, via Nikki Tilley Plants with beautiful foliage can be just as eye-catching and elegant as those with flowers. While foliage usually provides the backdrop of a garden, plants with…

Image by PamWalker68 Plants with patterned foliage can be a lot of fun and can add a whole new dimension of color and texture to your garden. However, if you aren’t careful, too much variegated foliage can be…

Image by Marina Denisenko Plant foliage is often one of the biggest attractions in the landscape. Seasonal color changes, different shapes, dramatic hues and even variegated leaves add drama and contrast.…

Image by dmf87 Gardening with dark colors can be an exciting idea for gardeners who want to experiment with something a little different. If learning how to use dark foliage plants piques your interest, you…

Image by BobYue Plants that have yellow-gold leaves are like adding a splash of instant sunshine to a shady corner or a landscape with a lot of deep evergreen foliage. Yellow leaved plants provide real visual…