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.

indoor palm trees

Houseplants

21 Types of Palm Trees That Can Grow Indoors

If you've decided to add a palm tree to your indoor garden, there are plenty of options to choose from. Bringing a palm tree indoors can liven up just about any indoor living space, and help it stand apart from other more common indoor gardens. In this article, we take a look at our favorite types of palm trees that you can grow indoors!

tulips annual or perennial

Flowers

Are Tulips Considered Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Flowers?

Thinking of planting tulips this season, but aren't sure if they are annual, biennial, or perennial flowers? Tulips are a favorite early-bloomer amongst many gardeners. In this article we look at the growth and bloom cycle of the tulip, and if you can expect to replant them each season, or if they will come back each year depending on your geographic location.

Wild Daisy in Field

Flowers

Are Daisies Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plants?

Are you thinking of adding some daisies to your garden bed this season but aren't sure if they will come back each season, or if you'll have to replant them? In this article, we take a look at if daisies are considered annual, biennial, or perennial plants based on the hardiness zone that you are growing in.

Calathea Varieties

Houseplants

Calathea Varieties: 43 Different Types of Calathea Plants

Are you looking to add some calathea to your houseplant collection but aren't sure which type to pick? There are many different types of calathea, many of them with very different looks! In this article, we take a look at the different calathea varieties you can introduce to your indoor garden space!

Red Leafed Houseplant

Houseplants

45 Indoor Plants With Red & Variegated Red Leaves

Looking to add a new houseplant to your indoor garden, but want to make sure it has has a bit of red in the leaves? There are many different houseplants that will fit this criteria, so picking the right one will come down to ease of care, indoor location, and of course, looks! In this article, we look at our favorite houseplants with red leaves or red variegated leaves!

snake plant varieties

Succulents

Dracaena Varieties: 37 Different Types of Snake Plants

Are you thinking of welcoming a snake plant into your houseplant collection but you aren't sure which type to pick? Snake plants come in many different shapes in sizes. In this article, we look at the many different varieties of snake plant you can welcome into your home!

tall houseplants

Houseplants

37 Tall Houseplants For Indoor Garden Spaces

Looking to add some tall houseplants to your indoor garden space, but aren't quite sure where to start? There are many different types plants that can grow quite tall, and function as a houseplant. In this article, we look at our favorite tall houseplants with names and pictures of each!

flowering groundcover plants

Plants

51 Flowering Ground Cover Plants With Beautiful Blooms

Are you looking for some flowering groundcover plants but aren't quite sure what to choose? There are many different options available, depending on where you are planting them. In this article, we look at our favorite groundcover plants that have beautiful blooms!

peperomia varieties

Houseplants

55 Different Types of Peperomia Varieties For Indoor Gardens

Thinking of adding a peperomia plant to your houseplant collection but aren't quite sure what variety to pick? There are many different types of peperomia, so picking the perfect one for your next indoor plant can be a challenge. In this article, we look at many of the different types of peperomia with names and pictures of each!

Different Types of Succulents on Table

Succulents

57 Types of Succulents With Names and Pictures

Are you looking for the perfect type of succulent for your garden, but aren't sure which one to pick? There are many different succulent types, so picking the perfect addition to your indoor garden may seem a little daunting! In this article, we look at our favorite types of succulents, including names and pictures of each!

marigolds annual or perennial

Flowers

Are Marigolds Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plants?

Marigolds have many different uses in the garden, outside of being beautiful ornamental flowers. They are great for insect repellent and can provide plenty of diversity in just about any vegetable garden. But if you plant them, will they come back each year? In this article, we walk through if Marigolds are annual, biennial, or perennial flowering plants.

Zone 9 Shade Garden

Plants

27 Shade Friendly Perennials For Hardiness Zone 9

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 9, then you likely have both sunny and shady areas of your garden. Planting in the shade requires a different type perennial that can fully thrive without as much sunshine. In this article, we take a look at our favorite shade-friendly perennials for shady areas in your zone 9 garden!

flowreing succulents

Succulents

27 Beautiful Flowering Succulents For Indoor Gardens

If you are looking for a flowering succulent to add to your indoor plant collection, you have plenty of options to choose from! So, where do you start? In this article, we've hand-picked our favorite succulents that flower beautifully in many different colors. You'll learn about each plant, with names and pictures of each!

low light succulents

Succulents

31 Low Light Succulents For Your Indoor Garden

Looking for a succulent that can grow without needing to constantly be in the light? There are many different succulents to choose from that have lower light requirements compared to other houseplants. In this article, we take a look at our favorite low light succulents, with names and pictures of each!

zone 7 perennials full sun

Plants

15 Full Sun Perennials For Hardiness Zone 7

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 7, you likely have plenty of areas in your garden that get drenched in full sun conditions. If you've decided to add some perennials this season, finding the perfect pairing for sunny climates can be a bit of a challenge! In this article, we take a look at our favorite sun friendly perennial plants for zone 7 gardens!

shade perennials

Plants

51 Shade Perennials For Full and Partially Shady Garden Spaces

Looking to add some shade perennials to your garden this season, but aren't sure which plants you want to add? There are many perennial plants that can tolerate both full and partial shade. In this article, we take a look at our favorite shade perennials for the perfect shade garden this season!

variegated houseplants

Houseplants

41 Variegated Houseplants With Beautiful Leaf Patterns

Variegated houseplants can add character to just about any indoor garden. Some varieties of variegated indoor plants are also highly sought after due to the rarity of the species, and their unique looks. In this article, we take a look at our favorite indoor plants with variegated leaves, with names and pictures of each!