17 Warning Signs Your Calendula Garden Is Struggling (And How To Fix It Fast)
Growing calendulas has been one of my favorite garden joys—they’re cheerful, easygoing, and just plain happy-looking. But even these sunny blooms can hit a rough …
Hattie Grigsby
15 Popular Garden Center Flowers That Are Actually Terrible For Bees And Pollinators
When I first started gardening, I thought any pretty bloom would make the bees happy. I’d load up on whatever looked good at the garden …
17 Succulent Porch Garden Ideas That Instantly Boost Curb Appeal
Succulents are my go-to for adding charm to the porch without all the fuss. They don’t need much attention, but they sure know how to …
17 Indoor Windowsill Flower Garden Ideas To Bring Life To Any Room
Windowsills are underrated little slices of garden magic. Even with limited space, they’re perfect for growing flowers that brighten your home and lift your mood. …
15 Plants With Thorns And Spines You Should Never Grow In Family Gardens (And What To Plant Instead)
Walking barefoot through a garden should be a pleasure, not a painful adventure that ends in tears and bandages. My own backyard transformation began after …
16 Best Non-Bearded Iris Varieties (That Still Deliver Elegant Blooms)
Last spring, I spotted what looked like purple butterflies dancing in my neighbor’s yard—but they were actually Siberian irises. I’d been so focused on the …
These Are The 16 Biggest Snakes Ever Spotted In Each State (And How To Keep Your Garden Safe From Them)
Slithering through backyards and wilderness areas across America, some surprisingly massive serpents have made themselves at home in every corner of the country. When local …
14 Most Common Birds You’ll See Across The U.S. (And How To Attract Them To Your Garden)
Stepping outside your door, you’re surrounded by nature’s winged residents, often without even realizing it. From dawn chorus to evening twilight, our neighborhoods buzz with …
The 9 U.S. States With The Fewest Snakes (Plus 7 Ways To Snake-Proof Your Garden Anywhere)
Ever wonder where you could live to minimize your chances of a slithery encounter? While no place in America is completely snake-free, some states have …
15 Reasons Puffins Are The Most Incredible Birds (And How To Attract Them To Your Yard)
I first encountered puffins while flipping through a wildlife magazine as a kid, and their cartoonish appearance made me laugh out loud. Something about their …