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 Grow Shaving Brush Tree: Pseudobombax Ellipticum
Many people are becoming interested in unique and exotic plants for their gardens. If you live in USDA hardiness zones 9b through 11, the…
21 Beautiful Flowering Crabapple Trees for Your Garden
Flowering crabapples are one of the showiest flowering trees for impressive spring landscaping. But the show doesn’t stop when the flowers…
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Angelonia
The most attention-grabbing flowers tend to be the big and showy types like zinnias, dahlias, roses, and daisies, but I’m here to talk about…
Grape Hyacinth: Animal Resistant, Durable and Beautiful
grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) is an early flowering perennial bulb of the daylily family (Liliaceae) native to southeastern Europe. Not…
25 Plants For Spanish-Style Home Gardens
If your home has arched entryways, stucco or adobe brick walls, ceramic tile, wrought iron railings, and a clay tile roof, it was most likely…
31 Colorful Plant Ideas for Shaded Containers
Creating stunning container arrangements in the shade can seem daunting. Don’t all of the best flowers bloom in the sun? I’m here to tell you…
How To Grow A Food Forest
The way we grow food has changed significantly over the years, even for home gardeners. We are paying more attention to what we grow and how…
21 Plants For Mid-Century Modern Home Gardens
If you own a mid-century modern home, you probably know a bit about the architectural style and its key characteristics. A rising suburban…
21 Plants for Victorian Home Gardens
The Victorian era was characterized by progress, industrialization, and world travel. This rapid change created a longing for excess and the…
11 Tips for the Beginner Flower Gardener
When we undertake a new project, whether in or outside of the garden, it can be tough knowing just where to get started. Gardening isn’t as…