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Colorful Annual Classics

Gardening is a lot like cooking. For best results you need just the right combination of basic ingredients (classic colorful annuals!) to...

Foliage Plants for Color, Texture, and the Wow-Factor

There's a host of colorful foliage plants that make amazing container plants during the summer in both Southern and Northern gardens. Enj...

7 Spectacular Ways to Use Bromeliads

Spiky, colorful, exotic: Bromeliads tick off the boxes for many houseplant fans. See how to use these flashy plants in your home decor. B...

Casual, Low-Maintenance Garden Style

Discover how succulent plants, creative garden beds, and kick-back seating help create an easy-care landscape. By Doug Jimerson

Houseplant Design Tips for Every Room

Houseplants add life to a room while reducing stress and increasing joy. What's not to like? Here are six rooms and the plants that make ...

Grow Long-Blooming Annuals for Fall Color

Did you know that there’s a whole host of annual flowers that remain colorful right up until frost—or even longer in warmer regions? Here...

How to Plant a Super Succulent Bowl

It's so easy! Follow these step-by-step directions to plant your own succulent bowl. By Doug Jimerson

Lay Down a Carpet of Color

Get easy, full-flower coverage in gardens, patios, and containers with Drop and Grow® plants. By Karen Weir-Jimerson

Small Plants for Small Spaces

You don’t need a huge yard to have a great garden. Even the tiniest plot or balcony has enough space to grow a  wide variety of colorful ...

10 Easy-Care Annuals Every Garden Should Have

Most annual flowers bloom nonstop, providing a seemingly endless show of color in your yard. Here are ten of our favorites. By Justin Han...

Low-Maintenance Houseplants You’ll Love

Low-maintenance houseplants are among the most popular indoor plants we grow here at Costa Farms. It’s no wonder why. If you’re looking f...

Dress Up The Edges of Your Yard

Adding a garden along the front or edge of your yard marks the boundary in a beautiful way. By Karen Weir-Jimerson

Little Houseplants With Big Impact

Exotic Angel plants come in an almost dizzying array of shapes and colors. Here are some great ways to mix and match some of the most pop...

Small Space Landscaping

An urban landscaper lives large in a compact yard. By Karen Weir-Jimerson

Quality in Every Pot

Exotic Angel® houseplants are grown with passion and quality. Do you want to see how Exotic Angel® Plants get their wings? By Karen Weir-...

The 12 Best Silver Plants for Your Yard

Add a dose of drama to your landscape with silvery plants. They look good with everything and are easy to grow. Here are some of the best...

Spring Never Ends with Indoor Ferns

Celebrate spring all year long by adding lush and lovely ferns to your home. These woodland wonders deliver a fresh, cheerful look. By Do...

Bold Container Ideas for Fall

Fall is a great time to refresh your pots and planters with a colorful show of autumn bloomers. By Doug Jimerson  

12 Beautiful Annuals You’ll Love for Their Leaves

Get an upscale look in your plantings this season with beautiful annuals you’ll love for their leaves. By Justin Hancock

Beautify Your Favorite Spaces with Beautiful Tropical Plants

Beautiful tropical plants are ideal for adding color and interest to your favorite spaces. See some of my favorite ways to decorate with ...

10 Tips for Terrific Containers

The sky’s the limit when it comes to container gardening. You can grow almost anything in pots and planters, mixing and matching flowers,...

Chic Container Garden Ideas

Design your own chic container gardens by getting ideas from this collection we displayed in the Costa Farms Trial Garden. By Justin Hancock

Cool New Plants for 2017 from Costa Farms

Our Plant Hunters scout the globe for new varieties. Here’s what’s new we’ve been testing and are ready to hit your local garden center i...

Best Flowers for Florida Gardens

What are some of the best flowers to grow in Florida? Here are some of my top picks. By Justin Hancock