Plants That the Herbivores Will Avoid in the Northeast

Softening tall or craggy surfaces are situations that seldom come up in my design practice, as I work in environments that are typically rather flat. There are times, however, when level changes happen to occur on the land or are created during a construction process. I get excited when there is the opportunity to use plants that naturally cascade. This is an entirely different aesthetic from plants that climb and is more interesting than plugging in some ivy. The next time you find yourself needing a plant to spill over a wall, rock, or some other elevation change, consider one of these great cascading plants.

You may have heard the word nativars and wondered what they are, but I’ll bet you are already growing a rather impressive list of nativars in your garden. Simply said, nativars are just named selections of native plants. Some nativars might be hybrids made from two selections within the same species, or they could be naturally occurring varieties that someone isolated in the field and decided to propagate. Regardless of their origin, nativars generally are selected because they offer one or more desirable characteristics in color, form, or vigor that make them stand out from the rest of their species in a wild population.

When browsing kitchens and baths on TikTok or Instagram, you’ve likely noticed a proliferation of boldly veined marble taking over your feed. If you are intrigued by this statement-making stone, let us introduce you to Calacatta Viola marble.

Man Made Fruits are the result of careful crossbreeding, genetic manipulation, and a dash of imagination! Scroll down to know about the varieties engineered by humans in a lab or a specialized orchard. 

An empty shelf, a boring corner, a flat tabletop – all these places are perfect to put these Indoor Creeper Plants where they will be more than happy to creep with their delicate stems and beautiful foliage!

Landscape plants in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan are plentiful. Choosing the best shrubs, trees, and perennials can be overwhelming. Here are some of the best options for upper Midwest gardens based on attractiveness, ease of maintenance and appropriateness for the climate.

If you're a lover of Halloween and all things scary, you may be prepping your home to celebrate the holiday. While searching for Halloween decorations, don't overlook one of the best decorations to have in your home for the holiday and year-round: plants.

From squiggly furniture to blob-shaped rugs, it’s clear that curves are making a comeback in design. Bubble houses in particular have been, and continue to be, a fascination when it comes to architecture.

Aloe Vera vs. Snake Plant – Dive in to discover the unique features, care requirements, and utility of each plant, and find out which botanical powerhouse reigns supreme for your specific needs!

Succulents With Long Stems offer a distinctive look to the yard and homes. We have made an exclusive list of the best types!

While cannibalism is rare among the human species, it is fairly common in the animal and insect kingdom. Until fairly recently accounts such as female praying mantis eating their mates was considered to be a one off, but newer scientific research shows evidence of caterpillar cannibalism.

It is such a gardening triumph to put together a few plants that play nicely together and create a memorable vignette to mark the season. In this episode, Danielle, Carol, and guest Susan Morrison will talk about some plant combinations that look great as the season winds down. Listen in and get inspired to add more winning teams to your late season lineup next year.