Learn AutoCAD for Landscape Design. Enroll Now in Online Course

Plant Life

All-in-one place to find the right plant selection for your projects while learning about species native to your location.

Liriope muscari in woodland setting with purple flowers

The Plant Library: Lily Turf (Liriope muscari)

Lily Turf (Liriope muscari) is a hardy, low-growing perennial prized for its grass-like foliage and lavender blooms from August to September.

Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass) on hillside in mass plantings.

The Plant Library: Basket Grass (Lomandra longifolia)

Learn why Lomandra longifolia is a versatile plant that offers a plethora of benefits, making it an indispensable component in the landscape.

Dwarf fountain grass within the garden with decorative gravel ground cover.

Dwarf Fountain Grass: A Versatile Plant for Modern Garden Design

Explore the ideal growing conditions for Dwarf Fountain Grass, how to care for it, and creative ways to incorporate it into garden designs.

Ferns, hostas and other shade tolerant plants thriving in a garden.

How to Create a Garden That Thrives in Shade

Learn how to create a thriving shade garden by understanding the types of shade levels and the selection of suitable plants with proper care.

Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)

How to Care for Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)

The Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) thrives in tropical climates and requires well-draining soil with full to partial sun exposure.

Smooth Agave (Desmettiana agave)

How to Care for Smooth Agave (Desmettiana agave)

Smooth Agave (Desmettiana agave) is a great focal point plant for desert gardens and used in mass plantings. Free Download .DWG Plant Symbol.

15 Plants that Match the Pantone Color of 2023

See 15 landscape plants that match the Pantone Color of the Year for 2023, Viva Magenta, which embodies optimism, exuberance and joy.

10 Drought-Tolerant Landscapes on the West Coast

What can drought-tolerant landscapes look like? The Landscape Library has rounded up the most contemporary landscapes on the West coast.

12 Edible Plants that also Repel Ticks

Look to grow an edible garden that serves additional purposes? This article provides you a list of edible plants that repel ticks.