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Landscaping Ideas for a Rectangular Yard. A rectangular yard provides many options for landscaping. The principles of landscape design are unity, balance, interest, rhythm and movement. Whether a suburban setting with a large yard or a small urban patio, a rectangular yard can be used to create a lively cottage garden or be divided to create spaces that work with the needs of the homeowner, yet still maintain the principles of design.
Read MoreFlower Pots That Can Be Used in All Weather Conditions. Pots and plant containers add to the color and design of your garden and also contribute to the overall well-being of your plants. Pots and planters can be made from a variety of materials including clay, metal, wood, resin or plastic. One critical factor when choosing pots for your garden is finding ones that can withstand the climate where you live.
Read MoreWater Lily Plant Information. Water lilies are deep-water plants that are popular in water gardens around the world. A perennial freshwater herb, the lily grows in temperate and tropical climates.The plant is native to the eastern portions of North America and southern Canada. The fragrant water lily was introduced as an ornamental plant for water gardens in the early 1800s, and is now grown throughout North America. Other varieties of water lilies are native in different countries. Hardy water lilies can remain outdoors even in winter in temperate climates. Tropical species of water lilies are considered annuals. The leaves and flowers of the water lily float on the surface of water, but its rhizomes are rooted in soil below the water's surface. Though its leaves and flowers vary depending on species, all water lilies have a singular bloom, usually in shades of pink, red, white, yellow or blue.
Read MoreTropical Ivy House Plants. Tropical ivy is easy to grow. Ivy grows in outdoor gardens and landscapes and indoors as a houseplant. The plant grows well in indirect light, sun and shade, and in almost any type of soil. Ivies are also easy to propagate through cuttings of shoots that can be rooted in water or directly in soil. The versatile plant can be trained to trail up a wall or trellis or as an ornamental topiary.
Read MoreHow to Cut Back Hosta Flowers. Hosta, also known as the plantain lily, has beautiful foliage that changes color in the fall and winter. A perennial, Hosta flowers bloom in summer. The tall stems make it a good cut flower to use in arrangements, but the seed heads can be left on the plant to add interest during the winter months. Hosta returns year after year. Gardeners cut back the plant in early winter in colder climates. In milder climates, many gardeners do not cut back the plants until late winter.
Read MoreSweet Herbs & Spices. Though most gardeners think of using herbs such as garlic and oregano with strong aromatic flavors in soups and sauces, many herbs have a sweeter taste. The sweet herbs are used in desserts, but also add a sweet taste to spicy dishes.
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