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Red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) is a striking succulent that can add color and texture to any garden. This drought-tolerant plant does best in full sun and well-drained soil. Although red …
Sugar Snap Peas are a delicious plant vegetable part of the family of legumes. Besides the health benefits of eating these nutritious veggies, sugar snap peas plants also provide flavorful …
Butternut squash is a winter squash that is part of the Cucurbitaceae family. Botanically, it is a fruit, but it is most often eaten as a vegetable. Butternut squash is …
Despite what you may think, green onions (also called spring onions or scallions) are nothing more than regular onions. Only you harvest them before the bulb matures. As you can …
Tiger Lilies are attractive perennials that grow from bulbs and produce many blooms in the summer. Their name comes from the orange petals with black spots that create an eye-catching …
If you’re like a majority of people, you probably have a limited garden space and would want to plant several things. You might want to grow some spices, flowers, and …
Tomatillo is an annual plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae). They are known for their health benefits: they contain vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium, as well as compounds that …
Planting a fig tree in your yard will provide you with a constant supply of sweet and delicious fruits, provided that you ensure your plant receives what it needs to …
Aralia Sun King won the “perennial plant of the year” award in 2020. While that doesn’t necessarily mean Aralia Sun King is the best plant for your garden, it does …
Although green plants are lovely, people occasionally yearn for brighter hues and patterns. Aglaonema (Aglaonema commutatum), also known as ‘Chinese evergreens,’ offers both. With remarkably patterned foliage in pink, jungle …