Think Twice Before Covering Your Whole Garden With Mesh - Here's Why
Covering your whole garden with mesh may seem like a tempting way to finally get rid of pests for good — but mesh has downsides and can cause other issues.
Read MoreCovering your whole garden with mesh may seem like a tempting way to finally get rid of pests for good — but mesh has downsides and can cause other issues.
Read MoreThis flowering ground cover has colorful blooms that will attract hummingbirds, and its tubular shape makes it easy for them to feed on the nectar.
Read MoreReady to start transplanting your hydrangeas? This Martha Stewart tip will help you ensure a healthy and successful transplanting process from pot to soil.
Read MoreAstilbe comes in many colors to fill your garden with soft, gorgeous blooms. These flowers are perfect for propagating to fill in gaps in your landscape.
Read MoreThe lawn between the sidewalk and road, called a hellstrip due to its seemingly inhospitable growing environment, can be cultivated if you select plants wisely.
Read MoreFor cottage garden enthusiasts, there's a perennial that you might not have come across, which can add some unique interest to your outdoor space.
Read MoreThe best part of this ground cover? The stunning flowers. This grass alternative produces purple blooms in spring, attracting wildlife while providing beauty.
Read MoreGround covers can do more than just keep weeds at bay — with the right pick, you'll also notice many more birds and pollinators stopping by.
Read MoreLooking to enhance your garden's intrigue and structure? Check out this Canary Island-native for its gorgeous flowering clusters and bright green foliage.
Read MoreConeflowers are easy to grow from seed, but not all varieties will sow true and inherit their parents features. Choose from these budget-friendly options.
Read MorePruning is vital for both the health and overall aesthetics of your garden, so deadhead these flowers in July to add more beauty and color to your space.
Read MoreGrowing popular flowers from seeds can be a rewarding experience, but some species are not worth the trouble because they're difficult to cultivate this way.
Read MoreGrowing beautiful flowers in raised beds can add stunning color and vibrancy to your yard, especially if you add one variety you might not have come across.
Read MoreThere's nothing more appealing than a sea of pretty blue flowers covering the ground in your garden beds, unless you select a variety that takes over.
Read MoreIs your summer garden looking parched? Not many blooms survive under the sweltering summer sun, but this flowering plant will bring effortless color until fall.
Read MoreLavender adds a fragrant touch to your garden. Find out what signs your plants give to let you know it's ready to harvest for drying or displays.
Read MoreAdding gravel to the soil is a common method for improving drainage — but will it really keep your hydrangeas healthy? Here's what to know.
Read MoreIf you adore growing colorful flowers in pots, there's one hardy perennial you might want to consider because it can attract gorgeous butterflies to your yard.
Read MoreButterflies, bees, and other pollinators are naturally attracted to yards full of meadowy, lush blooms, and this flower is the perfect pick.
Read MoreThis intriguing plant can be grown either as a houseplant, or a perennial if you live in zone 9 or warmer. Either way, it will reward you with stunning blooms.
Read MoreWhy limit your pollinator garden to bees and butterflies? This night-blooming flower attracts nocturnal pollinators like moths and has a gorgeous scent.
Read MoreEpsom salt is good for more than soaking sore muscles in the tub. Find out how you can use it in the garden to boost your nutrient-deficient perennial shrubs.
Read MoreWhile you may enjoy the beautiful purple blooms this flower offers, don't let its appearance fool you. Here's what to know about this highly poisonous plant.
Read MoreMexican hat flowers are gorgeous, fast-growing wildflowers that add color and playfulness to a garden. If you want to grow them, here's what you need to know.
Read MoreThere's never a bad time to add more roses to your garden, but there are certainly more challenging seasons, and summer is one. Here's how to make it work.
Read MoreThis flowering vine will love your shady garden and the hummingbirds will love its nectar-rich blooms. It's a low-maintenance plant perfect for your yard.
Read MoreSloped yards may be hard to maintain due to erosion. This lovely ground cover will stabilize your sloped yard's soil while also adding a pop of pink color.
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