Cotinus Shrubs: Types, Planting and Care Guide
Pick a purple common smokebush if you want the cloud of summer smoke, and the American smoketree if fall color…
Garden Tips
Sarah M Dahlia Tubers: How to Plant, Grow & Store for Big Blooms (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: Plant dahlia tubers 4 to 6 inches deep, lying on their sides with any visible sprout facing up,…
Empress Tree (Paulownia): Growth Rate, Care & Benefits
The empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa) is one of the fastest-growing shade trees you can plant in the U.S. According to…
Podocarpus Hedge: How to Plant, Space, and Prune It
Podocarpus hedge does best in USDA zones 8b through 11 in sun to part shade, in soil that drains well.…
Ginkgo Biloba ‘Autumn Gold’: Size, Fall Color & Care Guide
‘Autumn Gold’ is a male ginkgo chosen for its dependable golden-yellow fall color. It grows into a shade tree, usually…
White Sage: Benefits, Uses, Meaning & How to Grow It
White sage (Salvia apiana) is a silvery, aromatic shrub native to the coastal sage scrub and chaparral of Southern California…
Yuletide Camellia: Size, Zones & Bloom Time
Yuletide camellia (Camellia sasanqua ‘Yuletide’) is an evergreen shrub with single red flowers and golden-yellow centers. It blooms from late…
Pygmy Date Palm Care Guide: Growing, Watering & Tips for Healthy Plants
A pygmy date palm (Phoenix roebelenii) thrives in bright light and fast-draining soil. Water it when the top inch or…
Brazil Nut Tree: Can You Grow One in the U.S.?
For nearly every American gardener, the answer is no. A Brazil nut tree needs a frost-free climate and grows as…
Sarah Bernhardt Peony: How to Plant, Grow & Care (2026)
Sarah Bernhardt is a double pink herbaceous peony. It grows well in USDA zones 3 to 8. It grows about…