Festuca glauca - a grass known for producing compact, dense buds of thin, upright leaves, green to gray-green. It is a low grass species with a height and width from 20 - 30 cm. It tolerates drought when rooted well, too much humidity, especially in winter, can cause root rot. The plant will develop the most intense colors if kept dry in summer.

Gaura lindheimeri - a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.0 m. The flowers are white to light pink in color and are placed on long petioles. The plant blooms continuously from spring until frost in autumn. Prefers a sunny position, well-drained and moderately moist soil (in case of too much moisture the root of the plant may rot). In winter the plant needs to be protected from low temperatures. Plants that hibernate outdoors during spring should be pruned harder. Gaura varieties with white flowers are more resistant to low temperatures. The name Gaura is derived from the Greek word gauros (excellent, extraordinary) because of the appearance of the flowers.

Ginkgo biloba - a deciduous, bicameral tree (there are male and female plants), grows up to 35 m in height and over 2 m in trunk diameter. The fruits ripen in the fall on the female trees and have an unpleasant smell. This is why male trees are preferred for planting in horticulture. It loves a sunny position, withstands low temperatures up to -25 ⁰C, and is resistant to diseases and insects, drought and frost, it’s also not disturbed by city pollution. Ginkgo survived an atomic bomb dropped in Hiroshima and had no radiation damage.

Hedera algeriensis GGloire de Marengoʺ - an evergreen climber that grows up to 4 m in height. The leaf is dark green with a white border. It prefers fertile, humus soil, tolerates slightly acidic soil, and grows in a sunny to slightly shady position. In the absence of sunlight, it can lose the decorative color of the leaves.

Hedera helix - an evergreen, permanent, creeping plant that can grow up to 30 m tall. Resistant to low temperatures. It is popular as a plant that covers bare walls but needs to be kept under control. With its tufted, small roots it adheres to the walls, and when removed from the walls and places where it was gripped, it leaves unattractive stains that are difficult to remove.

Hibiscus syriacus - a deciduous shrub, or lower tree, growing up to 5 m in height. It blooms from June to October with white and pink flowers. It grows in a sunny and semi-shady location, on well-drained soil, rich in humus. It is resistant to low temperatures. The plants tolerate pruning, and are often used to form hedges.

Hydrangea hortensis - a deciduous flowering shrub. It blooms from June to September with white, pink and red flowers. Hydrangea likes moist, acidic soils and plenty of water. In addition to being humid, the soil should be permeable and nutritious. It grows best in protected and semi-shaded places.

Jasminum nudiflorum - a creeping semi-evergreen shrub, about 3 m high and wide. At lower temperatures, it acts as a deciduous plant, while in warmer regions the leaves remain on branches. Influenced by the weather, however, it blooms from January to April with light yellow flowers and brings color in the winter months and early spring. It likes a sunny spot and semi-shade, moderately moist, well-permeable soil. It tolerates poor soil quality and the adult plant is easy to transplant.

Kerria japonica - deciduous shrub up to 2 m high. The flowers appear in mid-spring, before the leaves, and are golden yellow. It is suitable for growing as a wall decoration or as a decorative hedge. It likes sunny and semi-shady places and tolerates shade. It is resistant to frost and urban pollution, but in areas of harsh climates and strong winds it is grown in a protected area.

Lagerstroemia indica - an ornamental shrub or small tree up to 5 m high. It blooms abundantly and for a long time in the summer, with red, pink and purple flowers. Although it is not adorned with flowers and leaves in winter, it is still beautiful and dominates the garden area like a sculpture, because of its smooth, grey, peeling bark. For its optimal growth and development, it seeks open, sunny positions, but needs to be sheltered from strong winds. In the absence of light, the shrubs elongate and grow irregularly, there is no flowering or it is scarce.

Laurus nobilis - an evergreen shrub or tree, likes warm and humid climate and grows only in the coastal area (Istria, Kvarner, Dalmatia) up to 400 m above sea level. The leaves are aromatic and used in the kitchen as a spice. Suitable for sunny or semi-shady habitat. It grows slowly, is tolerates pruning well and, because of its well-developed root, protects the soil from erosion. Because it tolerates pruning well, it can be grown in hedgerow form or for making live sculptures.

Lavandula angustifolia - perennial, shrubby plant 50-80 cm high. It is very decorative, pleasant in smell and healing. The flowers are purple in color, vertebrae arranged in long, classy flowers. It blooms from June to July, and is harvested all summer. Lavender is a plant of the Mediterranean climate and although it is rarely found in continental regions, it is equally well managed.

Ligustrum japonicum - a large shrub or tree that usually grows 1.5-3.5 m in height, but can grow up to 6 m. Its attractive leaves are evergreen. In the spring, small white flowers grow in large bunches and have a pleasant smell. Green berries develop from the flowers, and when ripe in winter, they turn black and usually remain on the tree for most of the year. Extremely tolerant of various soil conditions, a strong, solid plant that requires little care, and because of its rapid growth, requires regular pruning to maintain its desired shape and size. In areas with harsher winters, it is sensitive to frost. Ideal for hedges, planted at 40 cm apart.

Ligustrum ovalifolium - a deciduous shrub with rapid growth, up to 4 m tall. Likes sunny to semi-shady places and well-permeable soil. In areas with harsher winters, it is sensitive to frost. Ideal for hedges, planted at 40 cm apart. Due to its rapid growth, it requires regular pruning to maintain the desired shape and size.

Liquidambar styraciflua - a deciduous tree, 15-20 m high. Creates branches with distinctive elm-like protuberances, the leaves resemble maple, and the fruits are like sycamore. The bark is dark gray, initially smooth, later it becomes coarse and scaly. The tree with fruits looks very decorative, as if decorated with Christmas balls, and also in the fall when the leaves turn a bright red color. It is suitable for fertile, moist and well-drained soil, it grows slowly on dry soil and develops poorly. It is resistant to urban pollution and cold temperatures.

Tulipifera liriodendron - a deciduous tree up to 30 m tall. The name of the tulipifera species refers to the similarity of the flower to the tulip. The flowers are odorless, made up of six upright, yellow-green petals, which are on the inside at the bottom of the orange color, and they bloom in May and June. The tulip loves a sunny place, humid climate and fresh, deep soil. It is resistant to frost and low temperatures but does not tolerate drought and needs additional watering, especially in summer. In the fall, it looks very decorative because of the yellow color of its leaves.

Lonicera nitida - an evergreen shrub up to 120 cm tall. If it is pruned often and properly, this evergreen shrubby plant forms a dense hedge to keep its shoots from becoming too long. It can be grown as a dwarf hedge, but also as an ornamental plant in vases since it can be pruned into desired shapes. It is not demanding for cultivation considering the climate and soil type.

Mandevilla sanders - a climber that grows 3-5 m in height. It has fleshy glossy green leaves and tubular, yellowish-pink flowers. The flowers appear from late spring until early fall. Requires direct sun or partial shade and well-drained, humus-rich soil. We grow it in a container because it does not tolerate temperatures below 7 ⁰C, and we bring it indoors in winter.

Nanda domestica - a low-growing evergreen shrub up to 2 m high. It blooms in small, white flowers in July and August. The fruit is a round, bright red berry that ripens at the end of the year and persists on the plant and in winter. Due to its reddish leaves and berries it is very decorative in appearance. It likes moist and well-drained soils, sunny or semi-shady habitats, although it tolerates shade. It is resistant to cold temperatures up to -15 ⁰C and tolerates pruning well.

Nerium oleander - an evergreen shrub, grows up to 3 m. Rich bloomings from June to October. The flowers are simple or full, white, pink or red. When outdoors, thrives in areas with a mild climate. Tolerates urban pollution well. Likes a sunny position and loose soil.