21 Houseplants That Thrive on Top of Your Fridge
Introduction to Fridge Houseplants Houseplants have become increasingly popular as an essential part of home decor, offering not only aesthetic appeal…
Found Floral Design and Edibles
“Foraging” is a big trend in gardening circles these days. Foraging means “to search widely for food or provisions,” according to the Oxford…
A Guide To Dahlia Types
Dahlias are the total floral package, able to add drama, elegance, and whimsy depending on the flower form. In the summer display, they’re…
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Storm Cloud’ Amsonia
There’s a lot to love about Amsonia ‘Storm Cloud.’ First are its tufts of starry periwinkle blue flowers that hover above foliage in late…
15 Best Raised Garden Bed Plants for Short-Season Climates
With the expansion of hybrid cultivars, helpful tools like shade cloth and row cover, and the proven benefits of raised beds, it has become…
17 Easy-to-Grow Perennials for Beginner Gardeners
Starting a garden can be a rewarding experience, especially for beginners who choose the right plants. Perennials are a great option because…
What’s Eating My Hollyhocks? 7 Hollyhock Pests
Hollyhocks are biennial or short-lived perennials with big, beautiful blossoms. If you’ve grown them in your garden, you likely know what a…
31 Plants to Attract Beneficial Insects to Your Garden
Insects are the most abundant animals on earth. Many people seem to think that all bugs are annoying pests, although most bugs don’t have any…
9 Common Pine Tree Diseases to Watch for in Your Landscape
Pines are among the most important timber species and are widely used as ornamentals and windbreaks in home landscapes. These native conifers…
Garden Travel – Spain/Portugal and Chelsea Flower Show
I have two Garden travel adventures in 2025: one to Spain and Portugal and one to the Cotswolds and Wales to experience the Chelsea Flower…
29 California Native Plants for Home Gardens
California hosts mountains, beaches, coastal forests, deserts, and chaparral. This wide array of environments means the state claims thousands…