Venus Kaewyoo / Getty Images Dwarf mondo grass is a lower-growing cultivar ofmondo grass(Ophiopogon spp.) valued as a low-maintenance alternative to grass in spots with full shade or partial shade. However, It doesn’t provide as even of a surface as many turfgrasses. Venus Kaewyoo / Getty Images Keep reading to learn what conditions dwarf mondo grass thrives in as well as how to propagate it. It prefers shade, but can tolerate near full sun, as long as it is watered properly....

Thesepopular houseplantsare called pincushion cacti because of their compact, rounded, spiny appearance. Specimens grow singly or in clusters, with many developing showy, colorful flowers. Mammillaria care can vary considerably across the genus. VSFP / Getty Images However, most types need lots of sun, a well-drained medium, and infrequent watering. Mammillaria arent known to be toxic, but their spines range from hair-like to super-spikey. Youll want to keep the pricklier plants away from curious kids and pets....

When they flower in the summer, they are stunning. Plant them in the spring at the start of their growing season. The Spruce / Krystal Slagle Light Echeverias require a substantial amount oflightto thrive. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Move your echeveria outdoors during the summer months to help it flourish. If the leaves begin to wrinkle, it’s an obvious sign the plant needs water. Echeveria will need to be watered during the summer months more frequently than in winter....

Eggplant is a fast-growing, warm-season vegetable that should be planted in the mid- to late spring. Note that eggplant’s leaves, stems, roots, and flowers can be toxic to peopleand pets. Or transplant nursery plants into the garden once there is absolutely no danger of frost in the spring. The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy Selecting a Planting Site A sunny spot with well-draining soil is key for growing eggplant. A raised garden bed or container can be ideal because the soil will warm up faster than the ground....

The young, ground, gray-green leaves of eucalyptus are especially attractive and different from the mature leaves. Eucalyptus leaves give off a distinct menthol-like fragrance when bruised. Indoors, eucalyptus rarely flowers. The Spruce / Cielito Vivas Some of them are mallee eucalyptus, which describes the growth habit of small and multi-branched eucalyptus species. Want more gardening tips? A south-facing window is ideal. Eucalyptus Baby BlueGingagi / Getty Images Soil Use a well-drainingpotting mixthat contains a good amount of perlite or peat moss to ensure drainage....

This diminutive plant is a workhorse with multiple uses and grows equally well in containers and in the garden. Foliage can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. These are low-maintenance annuals easily grown from seed and readily available at garden centers and nurseries. Iri-s / Getty Images Use this guide to learn about French marigolds and ways to add them to your garden. Water well until plants are established and then allow soil to dry between waterings....

To top it off, if you grow hardneck garlic, you also can eat the scapes. The hardneck varieties grow best in cold climates while softneck garlic prefers a mild climate. Hardneck garlic sends out flower stalks called scapes, which are edibleand deliciouswhile softneck garlic does not. The Spruce / Jayme Burrows It also creates bulbs filled with fewer, but larger, bulbs than softneck garlic. Keeping the garlic well watered over all that time can become tedious....

The seeds should be sowed in seed trays and kept consistently moist. Be careful not to let the temperature go too high. Temperatures higher than 78F could stop germination. Elizabeth Fernandez / Getty Images Want more gardening tips? Additionally,a fertilizer for houseplantscan be used to help geraniums grow. check that each cell in the seed tray is no larger than two inches. Cover the tray with plastic wrap to create the right environment for germination....

The Spruce / Kara Riley No garden is complete without colorful, easy-to-grow geraniums (Pelargonium). These plants are great for container life, blooming better when slightlyroot-boundor tightly packed in a pot. ensure the container soil has good drainage. The Spruce / Kara Riley Types of Geraniums These popular perennials are available in many species and hybrids, each with benefits. Whatever species ofgeranium you grow, geraniums need protection from winter freezes, summer heat, and soggy soil....

Plan on additional watering to compensate for competition from tree roots. For best results, amend the soil with lime a year before planting to balance the pH. Start with small plants to minimize root damage when digging holes. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Be sure to space the plants appropriately for their size at maturity. Extend the bed to the drip line of the tree to minimize yard cleanup. Perry, L....

Leaves are small, glossy, and scale-like, emitting a wonderful fragrance when touched. The bark is dark brown and shaggy. Green Giant Arborvitae Care Plant your Green Giant in suitable conditions with full sun and well-draining soil. The Spruce / K. Dave Green Giant has few pest and diseases issues and is not often damaged by deer. Planting Tips Light Green Giant arborvitae prefersfull sun. It will tolerate part shade and in climates with hot summer thrives in some light afternoon shade....

Green onions have a rapid growth rate. It takes about 60 to 80 days to grow green onions, from seeding to harvest. If you have pets, it’s important to note that green onions can be toxic to them. The Spruce / K. Dave In climates where green onions grow well as perennials, they can be harvested year-round without replanting. They also grow well in containers. Be sure to keep weeds away from green onions to avoid competition for soil moisture and nutrients....

Some frost-hardy hybrids can be grown inUSDA hardiness zones8 to 11 and along U.S. eastern and western seaboards. Grevilleas are valued for their unusual winter flowers often described as ‘spidery.’ Foliage is evergreen and varies widely. DigiPub / Getty Images In cold winter climates, smaller cultivars can be container-grown to overwinter indoors or in a heated greenhouse. Want more gardening tips? Planting In USDA growing zones 8 to 11 plant grevilleas in spring....