A practical way to keep your garden flourishing is through companion planting. This method involves adding various plants to your yard to benefit each other by enriching the soil, attracting pollinators, reducing pests, or suppressing weeds. Many plants thrive with…
Whether recurring drought is hindering you from growing a thriving herb garden or you are just interested in reducing your visits with the hose, choose a selection of waterwise herbs to grow together for a payoff in beautiful aromas and…
Chewed leaves and blooms, dieback, holes in stems, and damage to twigs or bark indicate a beetle invasion in your landscape. Although most insects are beneficial or harmless, the 1% classified as pests can wreak havoc in your garden. Gardeners…
Although hummingbirds may enjoy sipping sugar water from feeders near our windows, nectar-rich flowers are even more beneficial for them. To entice these winged acrobats to your yard or garden, a thoughtfully chosen plant collection will encourage them to visit…
There’s nothing quite like the delicate beauty of an orchid. Whether you prefer a vibrant pink or a cheerful yellow, a line of tiny blooms or a large commanding cluster, there’s something for you among orchids, the earth’s largest flowering…
Planting summer-blooming annual flowers in containers is an excellent way to enhance your porch, patio, or garden with vibrant colors throughout the season. Many annuals will continue to bloom all summer if they’re regularly watered and deadheaded. Some gardeners begin…
If you’re cultivating plants with medicinal properties in your garden but haven’t planted marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis L.), you’re missing out on a versatile and surprisingly easy-to-grow perennial herb with a long history of therapeutic use. Marshmallow was used for…
Coneflowers (Echinacea) are enduring perennials that provide vibrant color from early summer to autumn. Beyond their visual appeal, these daisy-like blooms are magnets for pollinators such as butterflies and honeybees, and many variants yield seeds that attract songbirds in the…
Stepping stones are a charming way to add character to a yard, plus there’s no shortage of styles you can buy or create. For instance, if you’re craving coastal cool, making your own DIY whimsical stepping stones will transform your…
If you notice odd pinkish-red patches of threads in your lawn, it’s likely red thread disease, caused by the fungus Laetisaria fuciformis. This common lawn disease thrives in cool, damp conditions, typically appearing in late spring and fall when temperatures…