12 Best Companion Plants for Liriope (and The Worst)

liriope plants

Commonly known as creeping lilyturf, liriope resembles the appearance of variegated grasses. Despite its common name and grass-like appearance, however, it is neither a lily nor a true ornamental grass. Cultivated all across the globe for its beautiful foliage and its low-maintenance needs, it can be grown in both indoor and outdoor locations. There are … Read more

16 Best Companion Plants for Thyme for An Optimal Garden

thyme companion plants

Garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a perennial with small foliage and aromatic leaves. Thyme companion planting is relatively straightforward because of this herb’s tolerance for a wide range of ambient and soil conditions. Hardy and low-maintenance, thyme forms a strong taproot that can anchor fully grown stems in sloping and rocky areas of the garden. … Read more

18 Types of Heather Plants You Can Grow

heather plants

Scotch Heather is a beautiful flowering shrub that is native to Europe and is often found growing wild on the Scottish moors.  Its botanical name is Calluna vulgaris and it’s the only species in the Calluna genus. Surprisingly, however, there are around 500 cultivars of this species that have been bred over the years. Gardeners … Read more

How to Grow and Care for Holly Bushes (Ilex)

holly bushes

Ilex or holly is a large genus of shrubs with over 550 recognized species. These flowering shrubs can be evergreen or deciduous, depending on the species.  Native to temperate and subtropical regions worldwide, the most diverse range of species are found in the Americas and parts of Asia. Although holly is a flowering plant, it … Read more