Most people think a pollinator garden requires tearing up their entire lawn, hiring a landscaper, or knowing the Latin names of plants. None of that is true. You can start with a five-by-five-foot patch of dirt, a bag of native seeds, and an afternoon, and by midsummer, you’ll have bees and butterflies visiting like clockwork. …
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Add a pop of color to your shady garden by planting some orange shade perennials. From small, low-growing groundcovers to large, upright plants, these flowers will keep your garden looking amazing. And they’ll return year after year with no extra work. Vibrant orange perennials for shade give pollinators a nectar source and create a beautiful …
Hummingbirds don’t just chase red blooms. They’re also drawn to nectar-rich flowers with tubular shapes that fit their slender bills and tongues, including yellow ones. If you want more hummingbird activity in your yard and cheery colors, you can plant a mix of yellow bloomers that offer nectar from spring through fall. In this article, …
If you’ve ever stood over a weedy, overgrown row garden in August and thought, there has to be a better way — there is, and it’s been around since the Carter administration. Most gardeners are still doing things the hard way, and a single number explains why: traditional row gardening requires approximately 98% more labor …
Most gardeners spend April wandering the nursery aisles, picking up potted plants that are already in bloom, and paying five to ten times what it would cost to grow the same flowers from seed. Here is the thing: the flowers that will make your summer garden genuinely spectacular are the ones you start yourself, right …
Technological advancements and changing market demands have rendered many skills (that were once super important) outdated, although some individuals still find personal uses for them in modern society. For older generations, these trends might make them feel as if they’re being left in the dust. Honing in on the right skills is a crucial part …
Softly nodding bells, dainty spires, and pastel drifts can turn an ordinary yard into a storybook scene. Bell-shaped flowers add movement, texture, and romance—plus they’re magnets for pollinators. In this guide, you’ll find 15 whimsical choices, each with a quick primer on what it is, why it feels magical, and how to care for it. …
White shade perennials can really stand out in the garden. You can mix them with blue, red, and other colors and shades, or just plant several white varieties on their own. The blend of white flowers with green leaves is nice to look at, and these species do well in shady corners. The following 12 …
Steep slopes present a challenge in the garden, both in the initial planning stages and in relation to ongoing maintenance. Ground covers offer an excellent solution. These plants grow densely and often quickly, covering the ground to shade out weeds and stabilize banks, preventing erosion. Though the term “ground cover” might not inspire much creativity, …
Stepping on a fire ant mound ruins a beautiful afternoon outside. These aggressive insects swarm quickly and deliver painful stings that leave itchy, burning welts on your skin. Having them in your yard turns a relaxing outdoor space into a hazard zone for kids, pets, and adults. Eliminating an entire colony requires targeting the queen …