Growing native plants is a great way to support pollinators like butterflies and bees, songbirds, and other wildlife. Even the smallest patio garden can provide much-needed habitat for native creatures. And it doesn’t have to be difficult! Many beautiful native wildflowers, such as those listed here, are incredibly easy to grow. 1. Lupine (Lupinus spp.)…
Often chosen for the texture and autumn interest they add to the garden, ornamental grasses have many virtues. Some are tall, towering over most other garden plants, and serve as a visual anchor or a privacy screen. Others form low mounds, tucked in among bright flowers to add softness to the landscape. As you decide…
Whether they grow in the sun or shade, perennial yellow flowers bring a golden ray of sunshine to the garden. And since they grow back year after year, you don’t have to worry about replanting them every spring to enjoy their beautiful blooms. Want more bursts of yellow in your garden? Check out these 11…
Succulents come in wide unique varieties and can be so much fun to grow. Not so much fun? A mealybug infestation! These nasty little insects attack succulents indoors and outdoors and can quickly spread from one plant to another if left unchecked. Learn how to get rid of mealybugs on succulents easily and effectively without…
Many types of flowers will bring butterflies to the garden, but these beautiful insects find some plants more attractive than others. What a joy they are to watch when they are around! Fill your planters and beds with beautiful, nectar-rich annual flowers that attract butterflies, and enjoy not only stunning blooms but friendly pollinators as…
Wildflower gardens come in many shapes and sizes, from lush meadows to tidy flower beds. In addition to beautiful, bright colors, wildflowers offer many benefits, such as attracting pollinators and providing wildlife habitat. Native wildflowers also tend to require less care than many other garden plants, as they are well-adapted to your soil and climate….
Justifying adding new greenery to your home is easy when you consider the air quality benefits. While all plants perform this task on some level, some are particularly efficient at it and do well in indoor spaces. Let’s look at the best indoor house plants for clean air to help you breathe easily in your…
Lavender simple syrup imparts a wonderful floral flavor to your favorite beverages. With just three ingredients and three steps, you can easily make your own to impress guests, pamper yourself, or give as gifts. Once you learn how to make lavender simple syrup, your fridge might never be without it again. What is lavender simple…
As spring lurks around the corner, and some lawns are already turning green due to warm weather, it’s time to start thinking about grass. And no one likes “ugly” grass popping up where they don’t want it. With broad, yellowish stems radiating out from a central point like crab legs, crabgrass can be an eyesore…