Care Guides

Borage (Borago officinalis) is a fast-growing annual herb known for its star-shaped blue flowers, fuzzy leaves, and ability to attract bees and other pollinators. Native to the Mediterranean region, it is now widely grown in herb gardens, vegetable gardens, pollinator

African iris (Dietes iridioides) is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial known for its sword-shaped foliage and delicate white flowers marked with yellow and violet. Native to eastern and southern Africa, this member of the iris family (Iridaceae) is widely grown

Canada lily (Lilium canadense) is a native North American perennial known for its tall stems, whorled leaves, and nodding bell-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and red. Native primarily to eastern North America, it grows naturally in moist meadows,

Blanket flower (Gaillardia × grandiflora) is a colorful, relatively low-maintenance perennial known for its daisy-like flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow, and burgundy. A hybrid of Gaillardia aristata and Gaillardia pulchella, it produces flowers from early summer into fall

Zinnias grow best when they receive consistent moisture without being kept constantly wet. Established plants generally benefit from deep watering when the upper layer of soil begins to dry, rather than frequent shallow watering. How often you need to water

Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) is an aromatic annual herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae), grown for its narrow, strongly scented leaves and small white to pale pink or lilac flowers. Traditionally associated with European and Mediterranean cooking, it has a

Aeoniums (Aeonium spp.) are succulent plants known for their distinctive rosettes of fleshy leaves, which may be green, burgundy, nearly black, or variegated depending on the species or cultivar. Many develop branching, woody stems that give mature plants a shrub-like

Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac) is an evergreen flowering shrub with a sprawling or vine-like growth habit, prized for its intensely fragrant white flowers. Native to the eastern Himalayan region and India, it has been cultivated for centuries and is particularly

Blue honeywort is an ornamental flowering plant known for its blue-green foliage, deep violet flowers, and striking blue-purple bracts. A member of the borage family (Boraginaceae), it belongs to Cerinthe major, a species native to the Mediterranean region. In this guide,

Datura flowers are known for their distinctive trumpet-shaped blooms and strong fragrance. Often called devil’s trumpets, these ornamental plants are visually striking but require careful handling because all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested. Triple-flowered forms of Datura