19 Snakes You’re Most Likely To Find In Your Backyard (And What You Can Do To Keep Them Away)
Spotting a snake in your yard can definitely make your heart skip a beat—even if you’re someone who loves wildlife. Most snakes aren’t out to …
Hattie Grigsby
13 Self-Watering Plants To Save You Time(And 7 Balcony Picks That Keep Their Leaves Clean)
Ever feel like your plants are just waiting for you to slip up so they can throw in the towel? Same here. But thankfully, not …
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 …
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 …
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 …