Foliage Ideas, Tips & Guides

The great thing about rex begonias (Begonia rex-cultorum) is that there's a huge variety of colors and patterns, leaf shapes, sizes and textures to choose from. They do flower but those dainty blooms aren’t the main attraction. They can also be grown indoors or out! The collection of rex begonias above showcases some of the gorgeous foliage you can find. Scroll down to see a photo gallery of our favorites that shows even more variety. (Just a note, these are the colors you can expect from mature specimens. Young plants aren’t always as colorful when you first get them, but are worth the wait!) While growing rex begonias is usually pretty easy, I talked with a few expert growers to get their advice and ensure success with these foliage beauties. How to grow rex begonias indoorsRex begonias are tender perennials that are only cold hardy in USDA zones 10 to 11, they are commonly grown as an annual or indoor plant. They're grea

The trees and shrubs below are my most reliable for that assignment. I have many other woody plants that display good fall color—but only some years. Some magnolias do (such as ‘Ballerina,’ an early flowering fragrant white Loebner hybrid that I adore), though only most years.Shadbush, or Amelanchier, would be another easy-to-grow good choice, a native with extra-early flowers and good fall color. Except for this: In my area, where Eastern red cedars and apple trees are both in long supply, conditions are therefore prime for the fungus called cedar apple rust to cause my shadbush (and other rose relatives) to defoliate early.  Oops.So here’s my top-12 list (with links to their full profiles if I have

I decided to invite one to the show to find out. Here to help is Head Gardener Timothy Tilghman, of Untermyer Gardens Conservancy in Yonkers, New York, an ambitious restoration of a historic landscape that he’s been undertaking with his team since 2011 and gaining lots of praise in the press and from visitors. (That’s Timothy watering the greenhouse flats of annuals, below.)Read along as you listen to the Feb. 25, 2019 edition of my public-radio show and podcast using the player below. You can subscribe to all future editions on iTunes or Spotify or Stitcher (and browse my archive of podcasts here).hot annuals, with untermyer gardens’ timothy tilghmanQ. Hi, Timothy. It’s me again.A. No, it’s always fun to hear from you.Q. Needing more plant ideas again. We should probably just as an introduction for people who

Ken Druse, friend of many years, and author and photographer of 20 garden books, including “The New Shade Garden” and “Making More Plants,” and most recently, “The Scentual Garden” about fragrance, is back to talk about what’s getting our gardens through the midseason slump: leaves, whether big and bold or fine-textured, and in a range of colors, too. (That’s Ken’s Syneilesis, above.)Read along as you listen to the July 20, 2020 edition of my public-radio show and podcast using the player below. You can subscribe to all future editions on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or Spotify or Stitcher (and browse my archive of podcasts here).Plus:

Here are some beautiful Tricolor Houseplants you can add to your room with a unique combination of three colors on the foliage!

These Fuzzy Foliage Houseplants have delicate hairs on the surface that is soft to touch. The leaves have a velvety feel, which also makes the plant stand out.

Houseplants with different colored leaves add a vivid and dramatic appeal to the decor. If you want to dazzle your home with colors, then grow these Indoor Plants with Rainbow Foliage!

Before you start reading the names of these plants below, it’s important to note that blue foliage doesn’t mean the ‘real blue.’ Plants with gray-green and silver foliage with bluish tinge became a part of this list.

If you want to improve your interior without splurging a lot of money, grow these large foliage houseplants. The look of stunning huge leaves can be new focal points. Also, a tall indoor plant with big leaves and can make a small room look bigger by drawing eyes vertically and creating an illusion of an enlarged interior.

Here are some magnificent Trees with Yellow Foliage that can add a depth of color to your garden!

When it comes to gardening it’s often the flowers that grab the attention and almost everyone seems to overlook the foliage. But leaves are the back room boys, the unsung heroes who do all the hard work and let some pretty blossom take all the credit. Ironically, if we gave foliage as much attention as we afford flowers our gardens would probably be a whole lot better. In winter of course, due to the absence of dazzling floral displays, we have a little more time to consider shapes and forms, colours and textures of leaves. I barely notice th

Plants and small trees take a wonderful shade of colors in fall, transforming the look of a garden completely. Grow these Fall Foliage Plants this year to make your home full of colors in the next fall!

These Indoor Plants with Fanciful Cut Foliage are the perfect way to add character to your rooms with other colorful orpatterned houseplants!

Blue Foliage Houseplants bring a certain calm and cool vibes indoors while looking fabulous. Have a look at the best ones in this article!

Spiller plants add a visual drama to any space when you include them in hanging baskets or containers where they flow a green delight of awesomeness to the surroundings. These Best Trailing Foliage Plants can be a great addition to your workplace or home!

So, what exactly are plants with red veins? Simply put, they are plants with leaves that feature red or reddish-pink veins that contrast with the green portion of the leaf. Here are some Plants With Red Veins on the Foliage to add some color and whimsy to your garden or indoor space.

Being one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring, daffodils bring lush greenery and vitality to their surroundings.Their rich green foliage and cheerful blo

Plants with large foliage offer a bold look and add a tropical jungle vibe to the gardens. If you too want to add the same appeal, here are the best Big Leaf Outdoor Plants you can grow!

Neon Houseplants offer a bright shade of color tone that looks spectacular with other plants. Have a look at the best ones to add a lot of bright and colorful appeal indoors!

The silvery foliage has a precious and bright appearance. This color not only brightens up the dull, dark corner but it also accentuates the plants and flowers of other colors around it.

If you have a garden (especially a cut flower garden), you have the makings of beautiful foliage arrangements at your fingertips. When you combine the seasonal leaves, flowers, and branches available to you, the creative possibilities are awesome!With a few tips, you’ll be on your way to crafting centerpieces fo

Growing asparagus in the home garden takes patience.Depending upon which option you choose