Articles Index
Types of Tropical Flowers
Even if you don't live in the tropics, you can enjoy various types of tropical flowers in the summer landscape. The very mention of these exotic blossoms brings a smile to the face of Northerners.
Landscaping Videos
Through landscaping videos you can learn about plants and better ways to do yard chores, if you view them with a problem-solving eye. Consult these tutorials for tips on everything from identifying plants to lawn mowing to creating an ocean-side theme.
Shrub Problems
Readers communicate about their shrub problems through my Web site. Some of the more common problems concern flower buds and the presence of yellow leaves in summer.
Treatment for Poison Ivy Rash
Treatment for poison ivy rash includes natural remedies like jewelweed (sometimes misspelled as "jewel weed") as well as mainstream medical remedies. Treatment for poison ivy begins by washing with soap and water within 15 minutes of contact, regardless of whether you opt for jewelweed or modern science.
10 Cat Repellents: How to Keep Cats Away From Your Yard
I'm often asked how to keep cats away from yards. The answer lies in cat repellents, whether by wire, water, or just plain understanding how feline pests think.
Latin Names of Plants - I-J
This list of the Latin names of plants allows you to search for specimens alphabetically. Plants whose names begin with the letters I-J can be found on this page.
Common Names of Plants - G-H
This common plant name list allows you to search for specimens alphabetically. Common names of plants beginning with the letters G-H can be found in this list.
Common Names of Plants - S-T
This plant listing allows you to search for specimens alphabetically. Common names of plants beginning with the letters S-T can be found on this page.
Common Names of Plants - E-F
This list of the common plant names allows you to search for specimens alphabetically. Common plant names beginning with the letters E-F can be found on this page.
Common Names of Plants - O-P
This list of the common names of plants allows you to search for specimens alphabetically. Common names of plants beginning with the letters O-P can be found on this page.
Scientific Names of Plants - A-B
This list of the scientific names of plants allows you to search for specimens alphabetically. Names beginning with the letters A-B can be found on this page.
Foliage Plants
Colorful flowers look wonderful in a yard, but foliage plants are reliable in a way that colorful flowers are usually not. You can count on them to "be there for you," long after blooms have faded.
Spring Bulb Plants
Through my pictures of spring bulb plants (plus growing information), choose colors appropriate to your own landscape plans. Sow these bulbs in fall and enjoy when winter recedes.
Dividing Perennials
What's the best time for dividing perennials? We'll have to look at specific plants to answer the question; I do so here in this list showing when to divide.
Moon Gardens
Moon gardens shine at night, even without light; my list of flowers will give you ideas. Add night bloomers to the list of plants that show up at night.
Fragrant Flowers
Need ideas for fragrant flowers for your landscape? "A rose, by any other name would smell as sweet," and this article links to information on classic aromatic blossoms, including roses.
Salt Tolerant Plants for Beach Landscaping
Salt-tolerant plants are especially prized in beach-rich Florida but are useful for any ocean-side locale. If you wish to garden by the beach, select plants that tolerate salt, such as these.
Ornamental Grass: A Low-Maintenance Alternative
Use these ornamental grass pictures and their accompanying descriptions to learn more about one of the best examples of low-maintenance plants -- the ornamental grasses.
Scientific Plant Names M-N
This list of the scientific plant names allows you to search for specimens alphabetically. Scientific names beginning with the M-N can be found here.
Common Names of Plants
The common names of plants will always be with us in some form or other, so I list them in this database for your searching convenience. The common names of plants are listed alphabetically in this database.
Common Names of Plants - U-Z
This list of the common names of plants allows you to search for specimens alphabetically. Common names of plants beginning with the letters U-Z can be found on this page.
How to Make Compost
It's easy to make compost if you know what materials are needed. Learn about containers to hold a pile, the right materials to use, and what to do with them.
Deer-Proof Plants
Deer-proof plants will not only minimize damage from those hoofed marauders, but also promote Lyme disease prevention. Growing plants Bambi least likes is an important first step in controlling tick infestations.
Scientific Names of Plants - C-D
This list of the scientific names of plants allows you to search for specimens alphabetically. The botanical names of plants starting with the letters C-D can be found on this page.
Common Names of Plants - Q-R
This A to Z list of the common names of plants allows you to search for specimens alphabetically. Common names of plants beginning with the letters Q-R can be found on this page.