There are very few perennial plants better suited to landscape design than daylilies. They come in an astonishing spectrum of colors. They are adaptable to just about any type of soil, and they grow just about anywhere in the landscape that has full sun all day, or bright morning sun with dappled shade in the…
Add striking color to your garden with stunning annual bicolor flowers. While many flowering plants produce single-color blooms, others feature a contrasting eye, striped petals, petals that fade from one hue to another, or petals or bracts of differing colors. Bi‑color blooms also add instant dimension to beds and containers, creating the illusion of a…
Colorful songbirds gather at a feeder and bring joy to any quiet morning. You set up feeders to help local birds thrive during difficult seasons. However, the food meant to nourish these small creatures frequently attracts unwanted attention from hungry hunters. Predators view a busy feeding station as an easy buffet. When you gather many…
Every spring, millions of gardeners make the same expensive mistake: they grab a few foil packets off a spinning rack at the hardware store, get home, and wonder six weeks later why almost nothing came up. The truth is, where you buy your seeds matters as much as how you grow them, and the best…
Most gardeners have spent more money filling perennial beds than they will ever admit. Year after year, the ritual is the same: walk into a nursery, fall in love with a dozen plants at $15 to $25 each, and walk out $200 lighter. The garden looks great for the season. Then the cycle repeats. The…
Most people walk into a garden center in April and walk out $60 lighter with a single flat of flowers that stops blooming by August. There is a smarter way to do it, and it starts with knowing which flowers deliver the most color for the least money, especially when you grow them the way…
Beets are a wonderful crop to grow for many reasons. These vegetables are packed with nutrients, and you can harvest some of the leafy greens while you wait for the vibrant, fleshy roots to fully mature. To ensure healthy plants both above and below the soil, grow one or two companion plants for beets nearby….
Don’t let limited space cramp your nut harvest dreams! With the right variety, container, and care, you can cultivate a mini-orchard on a patio or balcony. Nut trees in pots offer flavorful yields, seasonal interest, and a hands-on connection to your food—all from a compact footprint. Here’s the top 10 container-friendly nut picks, each chosen…
Planting a garden in a shady yard can be a frustrating experience. As we walk through a nursery or garden center looking for shade-loving plants, many of the showy flowers we gravitate toward require a sunny location. But there are plenty of beautiful flowers for shade, too! Shady yards often get a bad reputation, but…