Periwinkle, also known as Vinca major, makes a beautiful ground cover that doesn’t require much attention. That’s until it takes over your entire yard (and probably the neighbor’s). If you find your yard overtaken by these pretty purple flowers, you’ll be glad to learn how to get rid of periwinkle. What does Perwinkle (Vinca major)…
Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables, but don’t have the space for a full-fledged garden? Don’t let that stop you. There are plenty of ways you can still nurture your green thumb and grow your own food. You just have to get creative. Fortunately, the world of gardening has expanded so much…
African violets are one of the most popular houseplants throughout the world. Their fuzzy leaves and velvety flowers are attractive and brighten up a room. They are also popular plants to use in raised planters around porches in many climates. If you have a cat, you might wonder: Are African violets poisonous to cats? The…
When asked to name a word that starts with the letter X, many of us will think first of xylophone or X-ray. If asked to name a flower that starts with X, we’ll probably just scratch our heads. But such plants do exist! From exotic tropical blooms to hardy ornamentals with surprising origins, these X-named…
Buying a bunch of different herb pots for your kitchen window sounds good until they start looking like a thrift store clearance shelf. Too many mismatched containers, soil everywhere, and herbs fighting for sunlight. TikToker @prisilla_johnson shows us a better way: plant them all together in one organized, good-looking basket (or any cute container you…
Annual flowers offer a great way to fill in gaps in the garden and add beautiful, long-lasting color quickly. While any color can make a garden pop, purple is one of my favorites. Purple flowers bring a sense of calm, elegance, and enchantment to any outdoor space. From deep, velvety violets to soft lilacs and…
Nasturtiums are more than just a pretty face in the garden—they’re hardworking companion plants with a reputation for being both decorative and useful. These flowers brighten up beds, borders, and containers with their jewel-toned blooms, while also serving as natural pest control by luring away aphids and other destructive insects from nearby crops. As a…
Bees. They pollinate wildflowers and crops, contributing to biodiversity as well as human food supplies, and produce the sweet honey we love to stir into tea or drizzle on warm buttermilk biscuits. Although we may fear their sting, there is far more to love about bees. The Republic of Slovenia recognized the importance of bees…
Every year, the arrival of spring whispers a promise of warmer days and greener gardens. However, there is always one last late-season cold snap that threatens to ruin all of your hard work in the garden overnight. The key to avoiding this as much as you can is to understand your region’s last frost date. …