Not every beautiful plant is a good fit for your garden. Some popular perennials can turn into high-maintenance headaches—spreading aggressively, flopping over, or requiring constant cleanup. Before you fall for a pretty bloom at the nursery, check this list of plants that often cause more stress than they’re worth—and see what you can grow instead. …
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In 1965, produce didn’t come in shrink wrap or get trucked in from five states away. Backyards doubled as grocery aisles, with families eating whatever was ripe, ready, or canned last summer. Victory Gardens were fading, but the homegrown mindset hadn’t. Tomatoes, beans, onions, lettuce, and cucumbers weren’t used as influencer props; they were dinner. …
When summer hits, our instinct is often to dote on our gardens—watering, feeding, pruning, and “tidying up.” But for some plants, less really is more. Giving certain perennials and ornamentals too much summer attention can backfire in a big way, leading to poor blooms, root rot, or even plant death. These popular plants look like …
Garden edges are a necessity. They will tidy up a yard, hold soil in place during heavy rain, prevent creeping grass from hijacking your flower beds, and make mowing less painful. A solid border brings order and function to floods or gravel paths in a drought-prone area. The right edge also keeps mulch where it …
Whether your plant-care style is more “forgetful waterer” or “windowsill curator,” there’s a succulent out there with your name on it. These drought-tolerant beauties come in all shapes and colors—from delicate trailing strings to sculptural rosettes—and they don’t ask for much in return. Just give them the right light, the occasional drink, and a well-draining …
Dreaming of a beautiful yard without spending every weekend pulling weeds or deadheading flowers? You’re not alone. Whether you’re short on time, new to landscaping, or just want a space that feels peaceful and easy to care for, low-maintenance landscaping can give you that perfect balance of function and flair. From whimsical repurposed planters to …
Often chosen for the texture and autumn interest they add to the garden, ornamental grasses have many virtues. Some are tall, towering over most other garden plants, and serve as a visual anchor or a privacy screen. Others form low mounds, tucked in among bright flowers to add softness to the landscape. As you decide …
It might seem surreal with all the “stories” highlighting them, but the cottage look didn’t start on Instagram. It started in rural villages where people turned necessity into charm, mixing functional gardens with overgrown paths, weathered wood, and flowers that didn’t care about symmetry. Fast forward a few decades, and the cottage feel still works, …
Fairy gardens are one of those rare projects that make you feel like the best parent ever and keep the kids busy long enough for you to finish a full coffee. TikTok creator @beksmarden made one, then made another after moving—because you can leave the coffee maker behind, but not the fairy garden. This project …
Lawns (aka a lush carpet of green grass) used to be the default choice for yards. All you needed was Dad driving a lawn mower on them on Saturday morning, and you got yourself a neat patch of HOA-approved Bermuda grass. That may be true, but it’s also true that a basic lawn doesn’t provide …