Penta

How to Care for a Penta Plant
Penta (Pentas lanceolata) is an evergreen bush that, in warm climates, will light up… More
How to Cultivate Jiaogulan
Known as China's "immortality herb," jiaogulan (pronounced JOW-goo-lawn) boasts claims that it can help… More
How to Start a Greenhouse
A greenhouse helps a gardener extend the growing season for vegetables, flowers and herbs.… More
The Best Annual Plant Combinations
Whether planting an annual garden bed or filling containers, choosing the right flower combination… More

Outside Summer Flowers That Are Easy to Care for
Many starting gardeners want the beauty of a garden without the fuss of tending… More
How to Arrange Flowers for Containers
Arranging flowers for container gardens often has a surprise element, particularly if you are… More
Book Excerpts: Deckscaping
Learn to design spectacular container plant combinations for your deck. More
Guide to Container Gardening
The basics of container gardening - includes lists of flowers and vegetables that can… More