The Plant Care Blog

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Evergreen ginger is a captivating plant prized for its lush, year-round foliage and ornamental value. Known for thriving in warm, humid climates, evergreen ginger adds a tropical touch to gardens and is often grown for its fragrant flowers, culinary uses, or striking leaves. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, here’s everything you need to know about growing and caring for evergreen ginger.

Gardening with native perennials offers numerous benefits — from enhancing local biodiversity to reducing maintenance and water consumption. However, the cost of purchasing plants can sometimes make native gardening inaccessible, especially for those on a budget.

Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) are a beautiful spring-blooming perennial known for their delicate blue, pink, or purple flower clusters, which bloom in early spring and attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees.