Tradescantia
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How-To
How to Grow Tradescantias—Tough Houseplants With Beautiful Foliage
Tradescantias (Tradescantia spp. and cvs., Zones 4–12) are easy-care houseplants with cascading, colorful foliage. Apart from the ubiquitous zebra tradescantia (T. zebrina, Zones 8–12), which is beloved for its purple-and-silver…
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Design
Adapting to Shade in a Tropical Garden
Geeta sent in these photos of a tropical garden. I have been trying to create a garden with a tropical feel to it for the last four years after we…
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Design
Regional Picks: Bold Plants for Shade – Southwest
Finding plants that flourish in the shade isn't the challenge. Anyone can find a flock of ferns or a herd of hostas to turn their shade garden into a green…