Foliage

Foliage plants add a ton of beauty and color to your garden, along with a host of other benefits. Learn which are best and how to grow them here.

A close-up of a dark butterfly with outstretched wings, sipping nectar from vibrant red pentas flowers.

Foliage

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Pentas

Charming and vibrant, pentas light up the garden and lure pollinators with their abundance of nectar. Beekeeper Melissa Strauss has the information you need to grow this bee and butterfly favorite.

A shot of a developing cycad plant called Dioon Edule

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Dioon Edule

Dioon edule is a fascinating cycad and one of the most cold-hardy cycads out there. This cycad will add texture and form to any garden setting and they grow well in pots. Rachel Garcia explores its care both indoors and outside!

A shot of leaves of a houseplant called Scindapsus Pictus

Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Scindapsus Pictus

Scindapsus pictus, also called satin pothos, is a gorgeous houseplant well worth growing in your home. This trailing vine has heart-shaped leaves and variegated foliage for interest. Kelli Klein presents an in-depth guide to growing these tropical houseplants.

An overhead shot of developing aquatic perennial herbs that showcases how to grow watercress appearing lovely and green

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Watercress

Learning how to grow watercress gives you a tasty, water-loving plant option with a peppery taste that can enliven a sandwich or salad. Ann McCarron will show you how easy it is to grow and share our tips for caring for this perennial herb.

A close-up shot of vibrant lime-green edged leaves with maroon to pink centers of a plant, showcasing a full sun coleus variety

Foliage

11 Full Sun Coleus Varieties For Sunny Gardens

Thinking of planting some coleus in your garden, but aren't sure if they can take full sun? The good news is, there are several coleus varieties that can handle more sunlight than others, despite what you may have heard. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner takes a look at her favorite sun-friendly coleus varieties.

A shot of a developing perennial grass called Citronella

Foliage

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Citronella

The term “citronella plant” refers to two very different species, but we’re focusing on the oil-producing variety and its care. Often used to repel insects, citronella is a perennial grass that is easy to grow. Join Ann McCarron as she takes you through all you need to know to grow citronella.