23 Flowering Plants & Herbs That Offer Food for Birds - hummingbird with flower ss1434277820

23 Flowering Plants & Herbs That Offer Food for Birds

If you love watching birds in your garden, you might want to consider adding some flowering plants and herbs that provide them food.  Many plants not only brighten up your garden with their beautiful flowers but also produce tasty berries, seeds, or fruits that birds enjoy.  Here are 23 different plants and herbs that can … Read more

This Succulent Plant Will Liven Up Your Home with Its Vibrant Colors - Kalanchoe marmorata wc

This Succulent Plant Will Liven Up Your Home with Its Vibrant Colors

Succulents have recently taken the world by storm, becoming a trendy addition to homes and offices. But did you know these low-maintenance plants offer more than a pretty face?  Recent studies have shown that indoor plants add a pop of color to your home and boast a range of benefits, from improving air quality to … Read more

Safety Considerations for Using Pressure-Treated Wood in Your Vegetable Garden - Herb urban garden using raised gardening beds ss2258564723

Safety Considerations for Using Pressure-Treated Wood in Your Vegetable Garden

Pressure-treated wood is a popular choice for outdoor projects, including raised garden beds, due to its durability and resistance to rot and pests. However, studies have raised concerns about the potential health and environmental risks associated with the chemicals used in the treatment process. The most common preservative used in pressure-treated wood, chromated copper arsenate, … Read more

10 Late-Blooming Gems for Your September Garden - Japanese Anemones ss1809043441

10 Late-Blooming Gems for Your September Garden

As summer winds down and September arrives, your garden can still shine with vibrant colors. Actually, there are late-blooming flowers that will keep your garden looking beautiful well into fall.  These plants not only extend your garden’s blooming season but also bring colors and textures to brighten up those cooler days.  1. Asters (Symphyotrichum spp.) … Read more

12 Reasons Why This Native Flower Is a Must-Have for Every Garden - borage head ss2504469623

12 Reasons Why This Native Flower Is a Must-Have for Every Garden

When it comes to creating a vibrant and thriving garden, choosing the right plants can make all the difference.  One native flower that stands out as a must-have is borage (Borago officinalis). With its beautiful blue blooms and a host of benefits, borage is more than just a pretty face.  Here’s how borage offers a … Read more

Tired of Nosy Neighbors? These 10 Vines Will Give You the Privacy You Crave - Blossom Thunbergia erecta flower ss1535640644

Tired of Nosy Neighbors? These 10 Vines Will Give You the Privacy You Crave

Are you tired of nosy neighbors peeking into your backyard oasis? Creating a natural privacy screen using fast-growing vines is an attractive and eco-friendly solution.  Vines not only add vertical interest and beauty to your garden but also provide shade, fragrance, and a habitat for pollinators.  However, it’s essential to choose the right vines for … Read more

8 Winter Bulbs to Plant Now for a Blooming Spring Garden - Allium Giant Christophii Star of Persia or Persian onion ss2463984011

8 Winter Bulbs to Plant Now for a Blooming Spring Garden

A 2019 psychological study found that spending just 20 minutes in nature can significantly lower stress levels.1 What better way to enjoy the outdoors than by planting bulbs in December for a beautiful spring garden?  While fall is the ideal time to plant spring-flowering bulbs, it’s not too late to get some in the ground … Read more

10 Well-Known Gardening Tips That May Be Sabotaging Your Hard Work - hands planting raised garden bed ss2124475394

10 Well-Known Gardening Tips That May Be Sabotaging Your Hard Work

In 2018, Americans spent over $50 billion on lawns and gardens.1 While gardening is a beloved pastime, some common practices can unintentionally harm plants, wildlife, and the environment. Urban home gardens play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, but certain gardening habits can have negative impacts, which means a huge waste of your hard-earned money.  … Read more

10 Bell-Shaped Flowering Plants That Will Add Whimsy to Your Garden - Digitalis purpurea Common foxglove ss2459745205

10 Bell-Shaped Flowering Plants That Will Add Whimsy to Your Garden

Nature’s symphony is filled with visual melodies, and among the most captivating are the bell-shaped flowers. These charming blossoms come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, each with its own unique allure. From the delicate and dainty to the bold and dramatic, bell-shaped flowers have the power to transform any garden into a … Read more

Ruth Stout’s ‘No-Work’ Gardening Method Made Simple: A Guide for Beginners - straw mulching tomatoes ss2317839023

Ruth Stout’s ‘No-Work’ Gardening Method Made Simple: A Guide for Beginners

Imagine gardening without the hassle of constant tilling, weeding, and fertilizing. Sound too good to be true? Enter the Ruth Stout gardening method1, a unique “no-work” approach to growing your own food.  Developed by Ruth Stout in the 1950s, this unconventional technique revolves around keeping the soil permanently covered with a thick layer of hay … Read more