Do I Need to Fertilize Native Plants? Essential Care Tips for Your Garden
Understanding Native Plants Native plants are species that have evolved and adapted to the specific conditions of a particular geographic area over long…
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…
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Madder Root
When you look at a madder plant, it may not look like more than a scraggly weed. But when you dig up a mature plant and look at its bright red…
How to Grow Broccoli in Raised Beds: A Complete Guide
Broccoli is a member of the brassica family, along with cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, and cabbage. These cool-season crops thrive in…