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Gardening Guides7 Tropical Wonders of the Plant World
Go for high impact with the spectacular foliage, over-the-top florals or iconic profiles of these hand-picked tropical favorites
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Veronica
Consider adaptable Veronica, or speedwell, for its colorful blooms, butterfly-drawing power and low maintenance requirements
Full StoryGardening Guides8 Take-Home Planting Ideas From Hawaii's Big Island
Bring the tropical spirit of Hawaii to a mainland garden — for a summer or even longer
Full StoryRed FoliageGreat Design Plant: New Zealand Flax
A commanding presence, year-round foliage and a hardy nature make flax a winner in the landscape even in fall and winter
Full StoryGold FoliageGreat Design Plant: Milk Bush
With a rubbery texture and cartoon-like branches, this succulent brings an unusual, exotic energy to landscapes and container gardens
Full StoryFlowersGreat Design Plant: Joe Pye Weed
This unsung beauty tolerates wet soil, provides beautiful late summer blooms and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Papyrus
Out of Africa and into your garden, gently swaying papyrus adds an exotic touch to water features and riverbeds
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Cabbage Tree
Happiest in plentiful sun, this tropical-looking tree gives a pool area or backyard landscape an exotic view all summer long
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Chilean Jasmine
Heavenly scented white blooms are the draw with this alluring vine, a treat for gardens through summer and into fall
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Bamboo gets a bad rap in the garden, but this clumping variety creates an exotic landscape look with less aggressiveness
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Tree: Australian Tea Tree
A living sculpture with an unmistakable appearance, this coastal native creates an intriguing landscape scene
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