Edible Flowers: Chinese Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa sinensis)
Karen Chinese hibiscus is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the mallow family (Malvaeceae) along with hollyhock, cotton, okra, and cacao. It is a popular landscape plant in…
Plant Profile: Chinese Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
Also called tropical hibiscus, this evergreen perennial is a popular landscape plant in warm climates but also makes a good container plant in cool areas. The large shiny dark green…
Flowering Shrubs for Containers
Flowering shrubs grown in containers can be used in many ways. They can line a driveway or walk, decorate a swimming pool, patio, deck or terrace, or screen off an…
Garden Hedges: Flowering Shrubs-2
Flowering shrubs can add color and fragrance to a garden hedge and be a great addition to the garden. They can create garden rooms, screen out an unattractive view, or…
Garden Hedges: Broadleaf Evergreens 2
Broadleaf evergreen make particularly good privacy hedges because of their year-round leaves that block the view as well as add aesthetically to the garden. In addition to leaves that remain…