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Avocado plants can start and grow successfully in a pot as small as 6 to 8 inches, but over time you'll need to repot them into larger planters. Stop repotting when you reach the desired size, which will limit the tree's growth.
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Fertilize the rose of Sharon in spring after the shrub breaks dormancy for the most effective fertilization. A midsummer fertilization can keep the shrub blooming longer.
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Gardeners have a vast selection of companion plants for red twig dogwood, including trees, shrubs, perennials and shade lovers that grow well when planted together.
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Elephant ears are hardy perennials in warm climates but planted annuals in colder locations. They thrive in partial shade and require frequent watering to keep their roots moist. Gardeners in colder climates can dig up their roots at the end of the season and store to replant in the spring.
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Few annuals are as dependably cheerful as marigolds (Tagetes patula). Easy to grow and long-blooming, these reliable plants start flowering in early summer and continue until frost if their old blooms are snipped. They also attract butterflies and hummingbirds into the garden.
Read MoreBoth zoysia (Zoysia japonica) and Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) are common lawn grasses in the United States, particularly in warmer areas such as Florida and the Gulf States. Both grasses are warm season perennial grasses that grow actively during the summer but go dormant and lose their color in winter.
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Kaffir lilies (Clivia spp.) are tender bulbs related to amaryllis. Whether grown inside or out, the plants have few problems but are particular about their care. One common problem is yellowing leaves.
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