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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.

full sun perennials zone 8

Ornamental Gardens

15 Full Sun Perennials For Hardiness Zone 8

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 8, you likely get plenty of sunshine, and humidity depending on what part of the zone you are in. That means it's important to pick the right type of perennials that can withstand both humidity and plenty of sunshine. In this article, we take a look at our favorite full sun perennials for gardens in hardiness zone 8!

Drought Tolerant Annual Zinnia Flower

Flowers

15 Drought Tolerant Annual Flowers For Dry Climate Gardens

Do you live in a dry climate and can't seem to keep flowers alive? Perhaps you are planting the wrong flowers in your garden! There are plenty of flowers on an annual life cycle that can grow well in climates with less access to water. In this article, we look at our favorite annual flowers that thrive in dry climates with minimal moisture!

drought tolerant shrubs

Shrubs

17 Drought Tolerant Shrubs For Dry Climates

Looking for some shrubs that can survive with minimal access to water? Finding the best drought tolerant shrubs for your garden can be a challenge if you don't know what to look for. In this article, we take a look at our favorite bushes that can actually thrive with less moisture in dry climates!

Common Houseplants on table

Houseplants

43 Common Types of Houseplants (With Pictures)

Looking to add a new houseplant to your indoor garden space? Why not stick with something that's tried, and tested by many different indoor plant owners? In this article, we take a look at some of the most common houseplants that you can add to your indoor garden, along with names and pictures of each!

drought tolerant ground cover

Ground Cover

17 Hardy & Drought Tolerant Ground Cover Plants

Looking to add some ground cover to your garden, but want to make sure that it doesn't require consistent watering? There are many drought tolerant ground covers, so picking just one can be a challenge. In this article, we look at some of our favorites, with names and pictures of each!

Low Maintenance Houseplants in Pots on Bench

Houseplants

31 Beginner Friendly Low-Maintenance Houseplants

Looking for a low maintenance houseplant that will grow while being pretty hands off? There are a number of beautiful houseplants that can be fairly low maintenance if you have a busy work schedule, or travel quite a bit. In this article, we look at our favorite houseplants that have fairly low maintenance levels.

An area with the garden with zone 7 shade perennials appearing to have lovely greens and trees providing shade to plants on the ground

Ornamental Gardens

19 Shade Friendly Perennials For Zone 7 Shade Gardens

It can be difficult to find the perfect perennial plants due to the climate variability in zone 7, which covers many different states in the U.S. In this article, we take a look at some of our favorite perennials for zone 7, whether you are creating a shade garden or just need some perennials to plant in a shady area.

A garden with shrubs with orange flowers, appearing to look lovely and vibrant under the bright warm sunlight

Shrubs

29 Beautiful Shrubs With Orange Flowers

Thinking of adding some orange flowering shrubs to your home garden? There are many different types of bushes that display orange blooms when in season, so picking the right one can be a challenge. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorites, with names and pictures of each!

full sun perennials zone 10

Ornamental Gardens

15 Full Sun Perennials For Hardiness Zone 10

Do you live in USDA Hardiness zone 10, and need a few perennial plants that can handle full sun conditions? Whether you live in a more arid or humid part of this zone, there are many different perennial plants that can handle sunny conditions. In this article, we take a look at our favorite hardy plants that can withstand the sun in hotter climates.

Orange Flowering Vine Growing Outdoors

Vines

11 Vines and Climbing Plants With Orange Flowers

Thinking of planting a vine with orange flowers this season, but aren't sure where to start? The good news is, there are many different vines and climbers that sport bright, beautiful, orange flowers. In this article, you'll learn all about our favorite orange flowering vines, and where they can grow.

A shot of a large plant with blooms showcasing vines with white flowers

Vines

21 Vines and Climbing Plants With White Flowers

Thinking of adding a white flowering vine to your garden, but aren't quite sure where you should start? There are many vines that sport showy white blooms, and many will climb rapidly without much maintenance. IN this article, we look at our favorite white flowering vines to help you find the best fit for your garden!

Lovely shade perennials for zone 8, appearing healthy and thriving in the garden under the sunlight

Ornamental Gardens

26 Shade Perennials For Zone 8 Gardens

Looking for some perennials that can survive in the shade despite zone 8's hotter temperatures? There are actually plenty of shade perennials that can do quite well, regardless of which section of hardiness zone 8 you reside in. In this article, we take a look at our favorite perennials for shadier areas of your garden.