Plants Information - Plant Gardening
In the Garden Guides Garden Plants section, you will find information on thousands of species of plants, including flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables, trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, weeds, and many others (lichens, moss, ferns, etc.) - virtually everything you need to complete your garden. Use the plant search tool to the right, browse through the plant categories below, or use our popular browse plants by type & name feature to locate information on the specific house plant, garden plant, indoor plant, flowering plant, or any other kind of plant you might be seeking. You can also check our Plant information sheets and our Gardening Basics Collection for all sorts of useful plant-specific gardening information.
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Herbs
Cultivated for for centuries, garden herbs are great for home remedies, food flavoring, and more.
Fruits & Vegetables
Both in the garden and on the table, fruits and vegetables are a favorite for many gardeners.
- Fruits & Vegetables Info Sheets
- Fruits & Vegetables Plant Guides
- Fruits & Vegetables Garden Basics
- Popular Fruits & Vegetables
Trees
Evergreens, fruit trees, and flowering trees are just a few of the kinds of trees we detail in our trees section.
Shrubs
More than just ornamentals, shrubs fill a wide range of roles in the garden, complimenting other plants.
Vines
From climbing to garden to flowering to trumpet, we have every kind of popular vine in our vines section.
Grasses
More than just the grass that makes up your lawn, ornamental grasses can fill a wide range of roles in any garden.
Weeds
Weeds: no gardener wants them, but every garden has them. Visit our weeds section to learn all about these pesky plants.
Other Plants
Groundcovers, ferns, fungi, lichen, and moss, these are not the most exciting of plants but they are still importaint to you and your garden.
Plant Information Sheets
Get the quick low-down on hundreds of popular and common plants - including flowers, herbs, trees, and shrubs - with our handy plant information sheets. Covering such useful topics as plant uses, plant descriptions, plant management, and more, these information sheets are a great reference for every gardener.
- Flower Information Sheets
- Herb Information Sheets
- Fruit & Vegetable Information Sheets
- Tree Information Sheets
- Shrub Information Sheets
- Vine Information Sheets
- Grass Information Sheets
- Weed Information Sheets
- Fern Information Sheets
- Groundcover Information Sheets
Plant Guides
In the plant guides section you can find detailed information on hundreds of different flowers, herbs, trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and weeds. Each guide has useful information such as plant uses, plant descriptions, plant establishment, and more.
- Flower Plant Guides
- Herb Plant Guides
- Fruit & Vegetable Plant Guides
- Tree Plant Guides
- Shrub Plant Guides
- Vine Plant Guides
- Grass Plant Guides
- Weed Plant Guides
- Groundcover Plant Guides
Gardening Basics Collection
Check our extensive library of gardening basics, the perfect starting point for plant and garden information. We cover three of the most popular plant types favored by gardeners: flowers, herbs, and vegetables.
- Garden Basics for Flowers Collection
- Garden Basics for Herbs Collection
- Garden Basics for Vegetables Collection
Browse by Scientific Names
Find the plant you're looking for by browsing our plants by type, with scientific and common names.
