Plants

Cornflower is one of the most beloved wildflowers turned garden favorite, instantly recognizable for its vivid blue, fringed blossoms that once grew wild throughout European grain fields. A single plant typically reaches 12 to 36 inches in height, sending up slender, gray-green branching stems topped with flowerheads that measure roughly 1 to 1.5 inches across. … Read more

Orange lilies bring a bold, fiery presence to the garden, and for many people the color orange is the very first thing that comes to mind when picturing a classic lily bloom. Most orange lily types grow from bulbs planted 6 to 10 inches deep and send up a single upright stem reaching anywhere from … Read more

Red lilies bring a bold, dramatic energy to the garden that few other flowering bulbs can match, ranging from fiery orange-red to deep, near-black maroon tones. Most red lily types grow from bulbs planted 6 to 10 inches deep and send up a single upright stem that reaches anywhere from 18 inches to over 6 … Read more

Cilantro is the fresh leaf form of the coriander plant — one of the most widely consumed fresh herbs in the world by volume — used as a primary flavoring and garnishing herb across Mexican, Latin American, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines where its bright, citrusy, complex, slightly soapy aromatic … Read more

Tulips are among the most beloved and widely recognized flowering bulbs in the world, producing elegant, cup-shaped flowers in virtually every color of the spectrum across thousands of named varieties developed over centuries of intensive horticultural breeding. Native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia — particularly the Tian Shan and Pamir Alai ranges of … Read more

Nitrogen-fixing trees are woody plants capable of forming symbiotic relationships with soil bacteria — primarily Rhizobium, Bradyrhizobium, Mesorhizobium, and Frankia species — that colonize their roots and convert atmospheric nitrogen gas into ammonia, a biologically available form that plants can use directly for growth. This process, known as biological nitrogen fixation (BNF), bypasses the need … Read more

Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and livestock farming systems, creating diversified, productive, and ecologically resilient landscapes that deliver benefits beyond what either trees or crops can provide alone. It is one of the oldest land management approaches known to humanity, practiced in various forms across every inhabited continent for … Read more

Hibiscus is a large and diverse genus containing over 300 species of flowering plants belonging to the mallow family, Malvaceae, found across tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions worldwide. The genus includes annuals, perennials, shrubs, and small trees, ranging in height from 2 to 15 feet depending on the species and growing conditions. With an … Read more

Trees face one of their most punishing challenges when exposed to salt — whether from ocean spray, coastal winds, or road deicing chemicals. Salt draws moisture out of plant tissues, disrupts nutrient uptake, and can poison the soil over time. Despite this, a remarkable group of trees has evolved or adapted to not only survive … Read more

The palm tree is one of the most evocative silhouettes in the plant world. That distinctive profile — a tall, unbranched trunk topped with a crown of long, arching fronds — instantly conjures images of tropical beaches, warm climates, and exotic landscapes. It is a form so visually powerful that it has become one of … Read more