Category: Glossary

A pink and yellow lantana plant with green foliage.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HERBACEOUS AND WOODY PLANTS?

November 11, 2022

Are you familiar with the terms herbaceous and woody? They’ve likely been mentioned while reading an article or talking to someone about plants? So, if these words aren’t familiar, you’re probably wondering what they mean. What is the difference between herbaceous and woody plants? In simple terms, herbaceous and woody describe plants’ stems. The difference … More WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HERBACEOUS AND WOODY PLANTS?

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS PLANTS?

June 14, 2022

“You can find beauty in all seasons.” Journée Bleu – GL365 Click on the images to view these trees. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You’ve probably heard the terms evergreen or deciduous when people refer to certain trees and shrubs. Since these may not be familiar terms, we have provided the definition … More WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EVERGREEN AND DECIDUOUS PLANTS?

WHAT ARE HALF-HARDY PLANTS?

March 8, 2022

Our discussions on tender and hardy plants have led us to another category of plants called half-hardy. As with all plants, initially, these plants are categorized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as hardy in certain zones. But often, these plants perform outside of the set parameters, which causes them to be identified as half-hardy. … More WHAT ARE HALF-HARDY PLANTS?

WHAT IS A TENDER PLANT VERSUS A HARDY PLANT?

January 25, 2022

It’s a challenge trying to decide which plants to protect during winter. This is especially true if you live in an unpredictable climate like the southern part of the United States. Temperatures can change quickly and unexpectedly, with the potential to cause irreversible damage to your plants. But having accurate knowledge about which plants are … More WHAT IS A TENDER PLANT VERSUS A HARDY PLANT?

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS?

December 10, 2021

Understanding the difference between annuals and perennials can be confusing. Trying to remember which plants come back every year or last only a season isn’t intuitive by the names. You might think an annual plant returns every year. But, it’s actually perennial plants that bloom year after year. An easy way to remember the difference … More WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS?