Looking for a few simple ways to attract more butterflies to your flower beds, garden and landscape? For all of those who appreciate the wonders of nature, you know just how exciting it is to watch butterflies flutter effortlessly around your flowers. But these delightful creatures add so much more than just beauty to your …
The best way to attract monarch butterflies to your garden, flowerbeds and landscape is by planting the plants they love most. And not only will those plants have your yard full of Monarchs – it will also have it bursting with color! Monarchs are certainly one of the most beautiful and interesting species of all …
Want to get your clematis to flower more than ever and even bloom again this summer? It is hard to deny the incredible beauty of clematis when in full bloom. Perfect for fences, walls, light posts, arbors or anywhere it can climb or trail, this climbing perennial can fill a space with sensational color and …
Looking for how to best fertilize your potted flowers for blooms that are not only big and beautiful – but last all season long? Potted flowers are one of the easiest ways to add a huge splash of color nearly anywhere in the landscape. They are perfect for bringing big interest and color to patios, …
When it comes to planting flowers in pots, there are three simple planting secrets that can make a huge difference to help your plants to grow strong and healthy – and have incredible blooms all season long! There is nothing more beautiful than pots overflowing with colorful flowers in the spring, summer and fall. They …
If you are looking for the best hanging basket plant to light up your landscape with big blooms that last from spring until fall – then Calibrachoa (Million Bells) is the plant for you! Although there are so many wonderful annuals that can fill baskets with color, nearly all of them have issues with all-season …
What is the best way to harden off tender young seedlings and transplants before planting them outdoors? And perhaps even more importantly, why is the practice so important to a plant’s long-term success and well being? If there is one spring gardening topic that causes a fair amount of confusion for gardeners, it is the …
One of the most confusing aspects of gardening is understanding just how growing zones and frost dates work – and how to use them to plant smart for your specific location and landscape. When it comes to growing zones, it is certainly understandable how and why they can be so puzzling. In some growing zones …
The new garden season is around the corner, and that means it’s time for our annual look at the best garden seed catalogs and websites to look to for inspiration and great planting information. There is no better way to fire up a gardener’s imagination and planting creativity than by reading through garden seed catalogs …
Looking to start your own vegetable and flower seeds indoors this year? There is no better way to save money and produce amazing vegetables, flowers and herbs than by starting your own plants from seed! Like everything else these days, purchasing plants at your local nursery or garden center is getting more and more expensive …