Terra Nova Nurseries recently announced their newest plant addition, the Agastache “Peach Pearl.” This perennial flower bursts with beautiful peachy orange blooms from the beginning of summer all the way through the fall season. The “Peach Pearl” is a great pick for gardeners who want to attract pollinators to their yards. Its vibrant flowers attract …
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While big, bold flowers can make a statement in your garden, it’s always good to add a few small flowering plants to fill in gaps in your landscape. There are many tiny flowers that you can grow in your garden: they add bright spots of color without large blooms and will attract butterflies, bees, and …
Have you ever thought of the area above a septic tank and drain field as an opportunity for creativity and beauty? Probably not. Yet, with the right plants and design, you can transform what’s often considered an eyesore into a thriving, attractive part of your landscape. Thoughtful landscaping around your septic tank and drain field …
Editor’s note: This story is part of our ongoing series on fascinating — and sometimes dangerous — plants from around the world. When we saw The White Lotus shine a spotlight on one of the deadliest fruits on Earth, we knew our readers would want the full story behind it. Even if you aren’t yet caught …
Are you looking for just the right red flowering tree for your landscape for a pop of color? Whether you are looking for a small tree or a large tree to add some shade to your yard while adding a bit of color, or you need to plant a tree in a certain part of …
Cilantro, also called coriander (especially in reference to its seeds), is an annual herb commonly used in Mexican, Chinese, Indian, and Thai cuisine. Most people find the leaves of this polarizing herb to have a citrusy, parsley-like flavor, while others think it soapy and entirely unpalatable. Either way, cilantro makes an excellent companion plant, as …
If you’ve ever planted seeds and waited forever for them to sprout, only to be met with disappointing results, you’re not alone. Some seeds, especially ones with tough outer shells, struggle to absorb water and break through their own protective coats. That’s where seed scarification comes in — a fancy word for a simple trick: …
“Man’s best friend”—it’s a title dogs have earned over centuries. Yet for Indy, a one-year-old black Lab, discovering where he fit into that legacy took time. The canine was quickly returned to his Colorado breeder after his original owners couldn’t make the commitment required for an active working breed, like Indy. Luckily, at the same …
Growing a vegetable and herb garden is a fun and worthwhile experience, but it takes planning and know-how to be successful. When should you plant your seeds to get the best results? How can you avoid harvesting everything at once? The cold days of winter are behind us, but the spring chill in the air …
A patio is like an extra room of your house, serving as an outdoor living room, dining room, kitchen, and playroom. If you live in a townhouse, it may even serve as your “yard”! And just like any other part of your home, you’ll want to make the patio comfortable, beautiful, and functional. I’ve compiled …