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Jason Wilson

Jason started his growing journey predominantly in growing zone 9b, with experience planting and growing more heat tolerant plants. Now in zone 7a, his favorite plants are his beloved dahlias and his garden squash.

marigolds annual or perennial

Flowers

Are Marigolds Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plants?

Marigolds have many different uses in the garden, outside of being beautiful ornamental flowers. They are great for insect repellent and can provide plenty of diversity in just about any vegetable garden. But if you plant them, will they come back each year? In this article, we walk through if Marigolds are annual, biennial, or perennial flowering plants.

Zone 9 Shade Garden

Ornamental Gardens

27 Shade Friendly Perennials For Hardiness Zone 9

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 9, then you likely have both sunny and shady areas of your garden. Planting in the shade requires a different type perennial that can fully thrive without as much sunshine. In this article, we take a look at our favorite shade-friendly perennials for shady areas in your zone 9 garden!

flowreing succulents

Cacti & Succulents

27 Beautiful Flowering Succulents For Indoor Gardens

If you are looking for a flowering succulent to add to your indoor plant collection, you have plenty of options to choose from! So, where do you start? In this article, we've hand-picked our favorite succulents that flower beautifully in many different colors. You'll learn about each plant, with names and pictures of each!

low light succulents

Cacti & Succulents

31 Low Light Succulents For Your Indoor Garden

Looking for a succulent that can grow without needing to constantly be in the light? There are many different succulents to choose from that have lower light requirements compared to other houseplants. In this article, we take a look at our favorite low light succulents, with names and pictures of each!

zone 7 perennials full sun

Ornamental Gardens

15 Full Sun Perennials For Hardiness Zone 7

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 7, you likely have plenty of areas in your garden that get drenched in full sun conditions. If you've decided to add some perennials this season, finding the perfect pairing for sunny climates can be a bit of a challenge! In this article, we take a look at our favorite sun friendly perennial plants for zone 7 gardens!

variegated houseplants

Houseplants

34 Variegated Houseplants With Beautiful Leaf Patterns

Variegated houseplants can add character to just about any indoor garden. Some varieties of variegated indoor plants are also highly sought after due to the rarity of the species, and their unique looks. In this article, we take a look at our favorite indoor plants with variegated leaves, with names and pictures of each!

zone 9 perennials full sun

Ornamental Gardens

15 Full Sun Perennials For Hardiness Zone 9

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 9, then adding plants to your garden that can handle sunny conditions is pretty much a given. If you've decided to plant some perennials this season, picking the right plants can be a challenge if you don't know where to start. In this article, we've hand-picked our favorite full sun friendly perennials for hardiness zone 9!

Hanging Houseplants

Houseplants

17 Best Hanging Houseplants For Indoor Garden Spaces

Looking for the perfect houseplant to hang from the ceiling of your home? Believe it or not, there are plenty of different houseplant options that can grow quite well from hanging containers! In this article, we take a look at some of our favorite hanging houseplants that you can welcome into your home!

hydrangea varieties

Shrubs

71 Different Types of Hydrangea To Plant This Season

Thinking of planting some hydrangeas this season, but don't know where to start? There are many different types of hydrangea varieties you can plant in your garden. In this article, we take a look at some of our favotite hydrangea varieties, as well as the hardiness zones that they do the best in.

Morning Glories Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plants

Vines

Are Morning Glories Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plants?

Thinking of adding some morning glories to your garden but want to know if they are annual, biennial, or perennial before you do? It's important to understand what type of plant you are adding to your garden before you start planting. In this article, we take a look at morning glories, and if they will come back each year or need to be re-planted each season.

drought tolerant vines

Vines

17 Drought Tolerant Climbing Vines For Dry Climate Gardens

Thinking of adding some vines to your garden this season, but need to make sure they are suitable for drier climates? There are quite a few vines that are surprisingly drought tolerant and can grow in even the most arid environments. In this article, we look at our favorite drought tolerant climbing vines, with names and pictures of each!