Plant Types & Guides

Looking for complete details about the different types of plants? Finding the perfect plant selection for your garden can be difficult, so you've come to the right place! In this section, you'll find list-based recommendations of plants based on your geography or planting needs. You'll also find plant profiles, container gardening tips, and more.

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.

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!

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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!

salvia problems

Plants

11 Common Problems With Flowering Salvia Plants

While Salvia is known to be a fairly hardy plant, that doesn't mean they are entirely without the occasional problem. There are a few different issues that these plants can come across, so it's important to know how to prevent them, and manage them. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker walks through the most common problems you'll likely encounter with your salvia this season.

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.

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Plants

15 Perennial Plants You Can Plant This August

Are you looking for some late season perennials you can plant? Fear not! There are actually several perennials you can put in the ground, even in the heat of the summer. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines her favorite perennials you can plant in the month of August!

container hostas

Plants

15 Tips For Planting Hostas in Pots or Containers

If you are struggling to properly plant hostas in pots or containers this season, you've come to the right place! Hostas are a shade garden favorite, and grow spectacularly in pots or containers. In this article, gardening expert Laura Elsner provides her top tips for growing beautiful container hostas this season!

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!

Plants

16 Popular Perennials You Can Still Plant in July

Just because July is here, doesn't mean you can't make some changes in your garden by adding a few new perennials. There are plenty of options, regardless of the type of space you need to fill. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago hand picks her favorite perennials that you can still plant in the month of July!

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!

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!

zone 9 perennials full sun

Plants

15 Full Sun Perennials For Hardiness Zone 9

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 9, then adding plants to your garden that can handle sunny conditions is pretty much a given. If you've decided to plant some perennials this season, picking the right plants can be a challenge if you don't know where to start. In this article, we've hand-picked our favorite full sun friendly perennials for hardiness zone 9!

zone 4 perennials

Plants

21 Perfect Perennials For Hardiness Zone 4

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 4, finding the perfect perennial can be a challenge because of the colder temperatures. But there are still plenty of perennials that can grow quite well in this hardiness zone with proper care. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through her favorite perennials plants for zone 4 gardens.

Coleus Blanketing Garden

Plants

Is Coleus an Annual, Biennial or Perennial Plant?

Want to start planting some coleus this season, but aren't sure if it's an annual, biennial, or perennial plant? The answers to these questions will largely depend on your geographic location. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner breaks down the life cycle of the coleus plant.

full sun perennials zone 8

Plants

15 Full Sun Perennials For Hardiness Zone 8

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 8, you likely get plenty of sunshine, and humidity depending on what part of the zone you are in. That means it's important to pick the right type of perennials that can withstand both humidity and plenty of sunshine. In this article, we take a look at our favorite full sun perennials for gardens in hardiness zone 8!

Coneflower Perennial Blooming in June

Plants

15 Popular Perennial Plants You Can Plant in June

Thinking of planting some perennial plants this June, but aren't sure where to start? There are a number of different options to choose from, even in the heat of the summer! In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago walks through 15 of her favorite perennials you can plant in the month of June!