Foliage

One of the most iconic winter plants, the glossy green leaves of the holly, with their fine serrated edges or spiny teeth, and colorful berries are instantly identifiable. But did you know that there are numerous types of holly bushes? A reliable evergreen, all types of holly bushes and trees belong to the Ilex genus.

A red leaves plant brings bold and dramatic shades of maroon, burgundy, crimson, and deep pink to your garden or home. Any plants that have green and red leaves will  brighten up your rooms and add some warmth, and you’re surprisingly spoiled for choice when you start to look for various red leaves plants. Some

Staghorn fern was one of the first plants in my “home jungle” – a bit of the tropics in my own little New England apartment. It’s a weird-looking plant – it has the outward spiral pattern like other members of their family, but doesn’t have the same feathery, finely-toothed leaves its cousins do. The leaves

When you’re searching for a gorgeous perennial that’s easy to care for, durable, and perfect for your forest garden, hosta varieties come to mind. You can choose from a host of different sizes, colors, leaf textures, and shapes, and this allows you to easily mix and match to create a stunning foliage-heavy focal point in

Did you know that several different types of ferns make excellent closed terrarium plants, and you can grow them both indoors and outdoors? Ferns are also one of the oldest plants on the planet, and they date back hundreds of millions of years. They’re extremely popular for use in shaded areas, and they do very

An exotic houseplant, the bromeliad is a surprisingly easy to care for plant. It is also an easy way to introduce color and texture to your home while improving your mental health. The variety of bromeliads on offer means that there is something for every home and person. Despite its interesting appearance these are pleasingly