Tall perennials in particular work well under tall trees, producing height and an architectural look, along with life and color beneath the canopy of a tree.

As with most plants and trees, removing damaged leaves isn’t essential to the plant’s health, but it will greatly enhance the plant’s visual appeal.

Dwarf shrubs that thrive in full sun work really well as stand-alone plants, and their size means they are an excellent option for planting in containers. Dwarf shrubs can also be planted in rows to form low borders or hedges. Here we look at some of the best dwarf shrubs available that prefer full sun.

Most people think of palm trees as the tropical leafy landmarks lining the edge of paradise-like beaches, but in fact there is so much more to the palm tree than its iconic Malibu reputation. Palm trees belong to the Arecaceae family, and within this there are 181 genera of palm trees, and more than 2500 palm species

Simply put: no. Palm trees are not a type of grass. However, they are very closely related to grasses, and have many similarities. Palms belong to the Arecaceae family, and grasses belong to the Poaceae family, but both of these families are in the order Arecales, which means they are all monocots. Conversely, trees are a type of dicot, not monocot, which is why Palm Trees are also technically not trees.

As you might have guessed from its name, this species of Philodendron is gigantic. Each leaf is able to grow up to 5 feet in length at maturity, and 3 feet across. It is native to parts of South America and the Caribbean. The massive heart shaped foliage of this plant is green and glossy, and is a true sight to behold. It makes for a great feature in the garden, and can also be grown as a houseplant.

The Black Gold Snake Plant is one of the most popular types of snake plants which is kept as a houseplant. It has long, lance shaped leaves which are quite tough and fleshy. The foliage comes to a gradual point at the tips, and is dark green with yellow edging strips running vertically along the lengths of the leaves.

The best size pot for a snake plant is a pot that is around half an inch bigger than the diameter of the root ball on either side. For example, if your root ball measures 11 inches across, go for a pot that is 12 inches.

The Silver Sword Philodendron is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, where it was once a common sight but unfortunately is now endangered as a result of deforestation. Outside of its natural habitat, this plant thrives outdoors in hot climates, and it also makes an excellent houseplant. It is a climbing plant with a chunky vine, and distinctive shimmering blue-green foliage. It can be grown as a climber with trellis for support, or it also works well as a trailing hanging plant.

This stunning Philodendron is taking the plant world by storm, with its unusual creamy pinstripe variegation set against a dark green base. The trending plant is gaining a growing audience by the day, as Instagram is flooded with images of the striking foliage.

Philodendron brasil is an extremely popular houseplant, thanks to their quirky trailing habit, lush evergreen foliage, and easy care qualities. Fortunately if you want to produce more of these plants to have around your home, you can do so by propagating them.