Basil garden

Don't make gardening more difficult than it needs to be! Plant these low-maintenance flowers and shrubs if you're new to gardening, have a brown thumb, or just want pretty plants without the work.

'Gerald Darby' iris (Iris x robusta): some of the foliage and the stems are purple. It's a siberian iris, so no beard. Flower is also purple. Found my tubers on eBay. Growing in curbside garden.

Comenzamos la semana con una nueva fotografía ganadora del concurso “La flor de la semana” de Quedeflores.com que, en esta ocasión, ha sido Roser Fúnez al

Echeveria 'Set-Oliver' is a branched succulent plant that grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. It has tight rosettes with lime-green hairy...

Who says succulents can't be show offs! Chihuahua Flower (Graptopetalum bellum) photograph from Vision Pictures

The "flowers" of black rose. are actually rosettes of burgundy-black leaves at the ends of stalklike stems. In winter, bright yellow flowers contrast with the dark foliage.

The agave species is known for its architectural foliage available in a variety of colors. Some stay small enough for a pot; others send flower spikes that can reach heights of over 30 feet when in bloom. No matter the size, shape, color, or texture, agave adds drama to any garden. Parts of the plant can be made into agave nectar, tequila, and the fiber known as sisal.

Purple Crest Aeonium, Black Tree Aeonium Zwartkop. So unique

Euphorbia tirucalli Common names: Milk bush, pencilbush, pencil tree, Indian tree spurge... How to use it. Treat milk bush as an architectural accent in the garden — the form contrasts other rosette-shape succulents and the rubbery texture adds foliage structure. Milk bush adds visual diversity in an all-succulent garden and textural and structural shape to mixed foliage beds.

Beyond settling on the right appliances, cabinetry, or color palette, choosing a backsplash is equally important to your design scheme. It’s a moment to experiment with different tile materials, eye-catching patterns, and sophisticated hues. Plus, it’s the perfect opportunity to… Continue Reading →

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Garden Art Photograph by Cheryl Staruck

Spectacular colors!!!

Given our current drought situation in Southern California, THIS was the best year to take out our front lawn and put in native, drought tolerant plants. My city offered us $1 per square foot of lawn that we took out and replaced with native, drought tolerant plants, so we jumped on board with that. I don't even miss that green lawn - it was full of weeds and expensive to keep it green in the summer. We landscaped it so that there is plenty of room for these plants to grow and fill i…

100pcs Real Succulent plant Perennial Angiosperm Plants Flower , Pseudotruncatella Living Stone Lithops plant Bonsai

There are many different ways to have a garden and in today's world, finding out about them is easy. All anyone has to do is look online to discover a new plant or a way to grow something. Having a garden with unusual plants can be a reality because of all...