Keeping your flower beds neat and grass-free can feel like a losing battle, but the right garden edging makes a world of difference. Edge barriers create clean divides between lawn and flower beds while preventing grass roots from creeping into your carefully tended blooms. With these 16 types of edging options, you’ll find creative, functional, …
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Artichokes get along well with most other plants, but their impressive size can make it difficult to determine what and how to plant around them. Depending on the variety, artichoke plants can reach four to six feet tall and wide, casting shade and crowding out anything growing too close. But artichokes do appreciate companions, and …
Want a yard that smells as lovely as it looks? Fragrant plants can turn ordinary paths, patios, and borders into immersive experiences. Below you’ll find 22 proven, great-smelling choices. For each plant, you’ll get quick characteristics, a scent profile, and simple care tips so you can grow a low-maintenance, high-reward aromatic garden. How We Chose …
Most well-manicured yards look tidy at a glance, but they are often silent in the ways that matter (for the worse). Fewer birds at dawn, fewer bees moving between flowers, fewer small creatures rustling in the background. As cities spread, these everyday sights are becoming harder to find, and many species are left without the …
For anyone who loves gardening and helping plants thrive, nothing feels more satisfying than seeing your green babies grow and blossom. But are your plants really growing or just surviving? Many gardeners (including my former self) think a few sprays of pesticide are part of the routine. While you think it is protecting your veggies …
Grime has a way of creeping into every corner of your property, leaving a dull, tired look that makes your home feel abandoned. While you might think of pressure washers as tools only for driveways or siding, these machines are capable of much more. With concentrated force, a pressure washer can strip away years of …
That brown, leafless plant you’ve been staring at all winter may not be gone; it may just be dormant. Before you pull it out and reach for a replacement, it’s worth taking two minutes to find out. The most common gardening mistake in late winter isn’t overwatering or underwatering. It’s discarding a perfectly healthy dormant …
When looking to update your outdoor space, you can hire professionals to do the work for you, or for a more customizable and budget-friendly option, you can slip on a pair of gloves and implement some easy DIY landscaping ideas. We’ve compiled a list to help get you started, as well as some simple tips …
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, …