Plant Care & Gardening Guides

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.

The Smooth Alder grows as a large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree. It is a deciduous plant, growing natively in North America, from Nova Scotia in eastern Canada down to Florida and Texas in the southeastern United States. It thrives in a wide range of climates, and can also tolerate a variety of growing conditions.

Miniature White Cucumbers are an old favorite among specialist growers and home gardeners. These plants are easy to grow, and very rewarding, supplying the grower with an abundance of versatile mini cucumbers.

There are over 1000 different varieties of pecan trees available, which produce specific varieties of pecan nuts. Not all pecan trees require the same care conditions, so it’s important to select a tree well suited to your local climate if you want to produce pecans at home.

Cucumber plants grow rapidly, reaching typical ultimate heights of between 5 and 6 feet.

Cucumber plants are not hardy, but as they are annuals grown during spring and summer, they are well suited to growing in most climates where summers are consistently warm. If you live in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 12, you can grow cucumber plants outside.

There are many plants that thrive in sandy soils, so a sandy garden can still be lush and productive, you just need to choose your plants carefully to ensure their requirements align with your soil type.

If your local climate experiences a lot of rain, or your soil is boggy, then perennials that thrive in full sun and wet conditions will be the mainstay of your garden. Here we investigate the best perennials for wet soil and full sun.

Perennial plants which produce red flowers that bloom all summer will ensure there is long-lasting color and interest in your landscape. Depending on your climate, perennial plants will remain all year long, or they may die back in winter to re-emerge the following spring. Here we look at the best red perennials that bloom all summer.