Plant Care & Gardening Guides

There are three categories of peonies which all types of peonies can be sorted into. These are tree peonies, herbaceous peonies, and intersectional peonies. All of these peonies produce the popular flowers we know and love in a range of colors and sizes, but the number of blooms they send out, the time of year they flourish, and the lifespan of the flowers will vary.

The vast majority of peonies have showy yellow stamens, but if you’re looking for a peony with yellow petals then your choice is going to be more restricted since this is not one of the more common types of peony colors.

Peonies in shades of orange are not frequently found in nature, so many of the orange peonies available are a result of hybridization, where several different species of peonies have been crossed to produce a new variety. Here we look at some of the best orange peonies around.

Peonies are plants that produce stunning flowers in a variety of forms and colors. Purple peonies are among the rarest types of peonies, which make them a particularly sought-after peony color.

Peonies come in a wide range of colors, though some are easier to find than others. These plants can produce blooms in shades of pink, red, white, yellow, orange, yellow, and purple.

As a water-loving, flowering species, many people assume that hydrangeas should be watered everyday through summer, but this is actually not the best practice. Instead, water your hydrangea deeply three times each week. This will help the plant to develop a strong root system, resulting in an abundance of beautiful flowers.

A common issue with hydrangeas is leaves or flowers turning brown, and in these instances, you need to identify the problem in order to resolve it. Here we look at the various factors that can cause hydrangeas to turn brown and die back, and what it is you can do about it.

For most types of hydrangeas, their root systems will remain within the top six inches of the soil. This makes a hydrangea root system remarkably shallow considering the size of the plant. In terms of width, the roots of hydrangea will typically spread horizontally as far as the drip line of the plant.

The length of time it will take for a hydrangea to start blooming will be dependent on a number of things, including the type of hydrangea you have, the climate it is grown in, and how you have been caring for the plant. Here we explain why your hydrangea may not be blooming yet, and what you can do to help it.

Texas Lantana plants are commonly found in, you guessed it, Texas. They also grow natively across much of the southern US. These low growing shrubs are incredibly easy to care for, and make for excellent groundcover in rock gardens or between larger shrubs and trees. They flower freely in bright and bold colors for a long period from spring and into fall, adding color and interest to the landscape. Here we explore the Texas Lantana in more depth, and explain how to best grow and care for this attractive deciduous plant.

The Black Mangrove is an important species which helps to stabilize the shoreline in the coastal regions where it grows natively. It is also a beautiful evergreen plant that grows well in home gardens where the soil is consistently moist or wet. Here we explore how to best grow and care for your Black Mangrove.

The White Dogwood tree is a popular deciduous landscape tree that can be seen growing naturally throughout the eastern United States. It is hugely popular as an ornamental specimen in home gardens, because it provides interest through all four seasons, and it is easy to care for. Here we take a closer look at the White Dogwood tree, and explain how to best look after it.