Posts By

Jason White

Jason is a hobby gardener, and professional writer. Most of his experience comes from growing ornamental plants in his garden and around his property. He lives in Hardiness Zone 7A, and has plenty of experience growing different perennial flowers and loves ornamental shrubs. He occasionally will grow vegetables, with tomatoes being his favorite to grow in the garden.

plants for under trees

Plants

49 Plants That Will Grow Underneath Almost Any Tree

Are you trying to find the perfect plants to grow under the trees in your yard or garden? Finding the right plant that can tolerate a little shade and not compete with your trees for nutrients can be difficult. In this article, we look at our favorite plants that can grow quite well under just about any type of tree in your yard or garden!

low maintenance perennials

Plants

31 Low Maintenance Perennials That Require Minimal Upkeep

Are you looking for some low-maintenance perennials that you can add to your garden? There are many different perennials that require very little care from their owners. In this article, we take a look at our favorites that you can plant, and practically ignore once they mature.

Fall Blooming Perennial in Flower Garden

Flowers

21 Fall Blooming Perennial Flowers For Your Flower Garden

Looking for some fall blooming perennials that you can add to your flower garden? There are many different types of perennial flowers with extended bloom times that will keep your garden colorful until winter. In this article, we look at our favorite fall blooming perennials that will bloom until first frost.

ground covers for slopes

Plants

23 Fast Growing Ground Covers For Sloping Gardens

Are you looking for some fast growing ground cover to fill in the sloping space in your garden? If you have a sloping area to fill in, you likely know that not everything grows well on the side of a hill or steep slope. In this article, we take a look at our favorite ground cover plants that will fill in the harsh sloping areas of your garden, with names and pictures of each!

pink tulips

Flowers

27 Pink Tulip Varieties That Will Brighten Up Your Flowerbed

Thinking of adding some pink tulips to your garden, but aren't quite sure where to start? Pink tulips can add some brightness to just about any flower garden, especially with their early season blooms. In this article, we look at our favorite pink tulip varieties that you can add to your flower garden this season!

pink dahlias

Flowers

21 Pink Dahlia Varieties With Beautiful Blooms

Thinking of adding some pink dahlias to your garden this season, but aren't sure where to start? It's easy to get confused because there are so many dahlias with beautiful pink blooms to choose from! In this article, we look at our favorite pink dahlias you can grow, with names and pictures of each!

perennial groundcover

Plants

17 Perennial Ground Cover Plants That Will Come Back Every Year

Are you looking for some perennial ground cover plants that will come back each season? There are many different ground covers you can choose from, but the key is finding the right plant. In this article, we take a look at our favorite perennial ground cover plants, with names and pictures of each!

dwarf sunflowers

Flowers

15 Dwarf Sunflower Varieties You Can Grow This Season

Are you thinking of adding some dwarf sunflowers to your garden this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? There are many types of smaller sunflower varieties that can brighten up just about any flower bed. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorite dwarf sunflower varieties!

evergreen shrubs

Shrubs

31 Evergreen Shrubs For Beautiful Year Round Foliage

Are you looking for some evergreen shrubs to add to your home or garden space? Evergreen shrubs are a great way to keep your garden looking green, even in the wintertime. There are many different options you can choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, we look at our favorite evergreen shrubs you can add to your home or garden!

black eyed susan perennial

Flowers

Are Black-Eyed Susans Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Flowers?

Black eyed susans are a favorite flower amongst many gardeners all over the world. But if you plant them once, will they come back? In this article, we take a deeper look at rudbeckia, and whether it's considered an annual, biennial, or perennial flowering plant based on the hardiness zone you are growing in.

plants with white and black flowers

Flowers

18 Plants With Stunning White and Black Flowers

If you are looking for plants that have both black and white flowers, but don't know where to start - you are in luck! There are several plants with white and black flowers you can add to your garden this season. In this article, we take a look at our favorites, with names and pictures of each!

Pansies in Garden

Flowers

Are Pansies Annual, Biennial, Or Perennial Flowers?

Thinking of adding some pansies to your garden, but want to know if they will come back each year, or if you'll be replanting them every season? Keep on reading to find out if pansies are considered annuals, biennials, or perennial flowers before you start adding them to your garden this year!

planting under oak trees

Trees

17 Plants That Grow Beautifully Under Oak Trees

Are you looking for a few plants to grow underneath your oak trees this season, but aren't quite sure where to start? We've put together a compehensive list of our favorite plants that will grow well under oak trees. We've included plants for every hardiness zone from all different types and classifications.

Purple Dahlia in Garden

Flowers

21 Purple Dahlia Varieties To Grow This Season

Thinking of planting some purple dahlias this season, but aren't sure which ones to pick? There are many purple dahlia varieties to choose from, so why not plant a bunch of them together? In this article, we take a look at 21 of our favorite purple dahlia varieties, with names and pictures of each!

utah perennials

Plants

17 Perfect Perennial Plants for Utah Garden Spaces

Utah is a beautiful state with several diverse microclimates. This can make choosing the perfect perennial plants a bit of a challenge, given the climate variables. In this article, we take a look at our favorite perennial plants that are perfect for Utah gardens, regardless of where you reside in the state.

small palm trees florida

Trees

17 Small or Dwarf Palm Trees For Home Gardens

Looking for a palm tree in a small package for your yard or garden space? The good news is, there are plenty of different types of dwarf palm trees to pick from! In this article, we look at the most popular small palms for your garden or home landscape!

mums annual or perennial

Flowers

Are Chrysanthemums Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plants?

Are you thinking of planting some chrysanthemums this season, but want to know if they will come back each year before you start putting them in the ground? In this article, we look at chrysanthemums and their lifespan, as well as if they are annual, biennial, or perennial for your hardiness zone.