18 Seasonal Flowers You Should Plant This Summer (For Nonstop Color Until Fall)
Want your garden to stay lively and colorful all summer long? The trick is planting flowers that don’t fizzle out once the heat kicks in. …
Caleb Lawson
17 Fragrant Plants That Bloom Beautifully On Rainy Days (And Make Wet Gardens Worth It)
Rainy days don’t mean your garden has to lose its charm—in fact, some plants truly shine when the skies open up. Their scents grow stronger …
Floating Plants To Grow Indoors In Bowls And Containers (Plus 5 To Avoid Growing)
Ever thought about bringing a bit of aquatic magic indoors? Trust me, I never imagined my living room could use a mini pond until I …
30 Best Plants For A Classic New England Garden Look (Plus 10 Plants Not To Use)
Landscaping in New England can feel like choosing the right socks for a winter hike. Tricky, right? With the weather flipping between sunny and snowing, …
Unbelievable Plants That Can Survive In Complete Darkness (Plus Some That Tolerate Low Light)
Ever wondered if there are plants that thrive in the shadows? Trust me, I was skeptical too, until I found out these plants don’t break …
Stunning Ideas to Keep Your Front Yard Away from Prying Eyes (Plus 5 Things To Avoid Doing)
Transforming your front yard is like giving your home a stylish makeover. And trust me, I’ve had my fair share of oops moments. But when …
30 Best Plants For A Thriving Pacific Northwest Landscape (And 5 To Avoid)
The Pacific Northwest is like the Disneyland for gardeners. Rain, mild temps, and plants that practically thrive on their own. Trust me, I’ve seen my …
20 Ways To Design A Beautiful Southwest Garden With Resilient Plants (Plus 10 Things To Avoid Doing)
Designing a Southwest garden is like building your own desert oasis, tough, but totally worth it! I once tried planting a rose bush in 110°F …
Over 20 April Flowers To Attract Bees, Butterflies, And Hummingbirds (And A Few That Are Not Worth The Effort)
Ah, April! The month when the garden truly comes to life, and I can already hear the buzz of bees and the flutter of butterfly …
30 Easy Plants To Bolster Backyard Landscaping (Plus 10 That Are Not A Good Fit)
Ever found yourself standing in your backyard, wondering what greenery could make it the envy of the neighborhood? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve got the …
20 Ways To Grow Air Plants (No Soil Required)
Ever met a plant that doesn’t need soil? Yep, I’m talking about air plants! These little guys are the low-maintenance rockstars of the plant world. …
20 Landscaping Ideas For Using Boxwood Plants For Backyard Privacy (Plus Few Ideas That Require Extra Effort)
When it comes to backyard privacy, I’m all about striking a balance between style and practicality. That’s why boxwood plants are my go-to for creating …
20 All-Natural Landscaping Privacy Ideas (Few More Options To If You Want To Show Off)
Creating a secluded backyard space is like designing your own secret escape. I know, because every time I step outside, I want to feel like …
Why Some Fruits And Vegetables Are Considered Environmental Threats
Ever stopped to think how a simple fruit or vegetable could be an environmental troublemaker? I sure didn’t, until I started digging into the weird …
20 Best Plants For Koi Ponds (Plus A Few Extra Picks)
When I picture the perfect koi pond, it’s not just about those stunning fish zipping around—though they do steal the show! It’s also about the …
Plant Experts Share The 20 Worst Offenses That Make Your Garden Look Bad (Plus A Few Extra Picks)
Ever wander through a garden and think, Something’s off here? I’ve been there. What starts as a beautiful garden can quickly spiral into a mess …
20 Ways How Plants And Microorganisms Can Clean up The Mess We Make (And How We Can Preserve Them)
Ever stop to think about the quiet heroes in our gardens? I used to overlook how plants and microorganisms were quietly working overtime to clean …
20 Strange Benefits of Adding Hydrogen Peroxide To Your Garden and (Watch Out For These 5 Outcomes)
When I first heard about using hydrogen peroxide in the garden, I thought it sounded a bit too good to be true. After all, it’s …
Over 20 Mistakes To Avoid With Your Garden Flowers (Pay Good Attention To Last 5)
Gardening is one of those hobbies that can be as rewarding as it is frustrating. I mean, we’ve all had that moment where you lovingly …
Over 30 Interesting Facts About Plants You Should Know
Plants are some of the coolest organisms on Earth. Trust me, I’ve been amazed by their quirks! From the way trees communicate with each other …