Tropical landscaping north carolina

Today we’re off to Durham, North Carolina, to visit with Mary Zesk Thigpen. Here are several photos of my gardens and yard. They are mostly from the shade gardens and […]

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When designing the layout and type of vegetation you want in your yard, don't forget to plan for the maintenance that you will need to keep your plants

Cannas (Canna × generalis), or canna lilies, are dramatic, flowering plants with large, banana-like leaves. They make great garden focal points.

Visit HGTV.com to tour this tropical backyard including before and after pictures.

When I moved to North Carolina from Michigan, I had big plans for my garden. The climate in the Mitten State was 8 months of freezing cold and snow, followed by a hot, humid summer. Gardening there wasn’t impossible: I actually had pretty good luck. I had an acre garden with vegetables, flowers, and a …

How to create a Tropical Garden without a Tropical climate - You do not need a tropical climate to create a tropical oasis at home. Here are our favorite plants to create a tropical garden.

Create a breathtaking landscape with these Clusia Landscaping Ideas and add nature's touch of elegance to your yard.

Very often, Japanese gardens will have a tropical theme or look to them. This is because southern regions of Japan are sub-tropical. In this article I will identify 6 palms or ‘palm like’ plants for a temperate climate Japanese garden.

My name is Margaret McDuffie. I live in Wilmington, North Carolina, which is in Zone 8. This is my first time sending pictures. I love the outdoors and beautiful landscaping. […]