Posts by Patricia Godwin

Far too often, ground covers are ignored, overlooked, pushed into the background, dismissed as having no functionality! Take a look at the following, and see what I mean. Ground Covers Get...

Hibiscuses are large shrubs or small trees that produce huge, colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers over a long season. It’s A Very Popular Shrub The large Hibiscus Schrub (or small tree) is a...

When you start considering the growth of trees, what trees will you select? Someone is bound to mention the mighty Mexican Oak, and even if it's altogether the wrong dimensions for your house, it...

Lawns and Grass: Every House Needs a Lawn Every house wants an area of grass that can be turned into an attractive lawn. The grass can be patchy, scattered with weeds taller than some plants,...

Purple Spikes Intenz Celosia is the botanical or Latin name for Cockspur. It is pretty and easy to grow; the flower has feathery purple spikes and pointed dark green leaves. Brightly Coloured...

Here is a plant that seems to have a few names and is one of the most sweet-smelling, fragrant plants I have handled. This stock plant’s scent is fantastic as it’s spicy and sweet both at the...