Setting up a bird feeder in your yard creates a place of respite not only for your tiny visitors but also for yourself. It’s a relaxing spot to spend a few moments outside while you watch the birds enjoy the…
When it comes to beauty, Virginia has it all. From the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains to the bustling downtown areas, this state offers a wide range of natural wonders for everyone to enjoy. One of the best ways to partake…
Finding a wolf spider in your home can be frightening, and though these arachnids will sometimes bite when threatened, they aren’t dangerous. If you’re wondering why these spiders keep popping up near your home, you might want to consider the…
Spring is the best growing season for most U.S. gardeners, and any homeowner worth their vibrant green grass blades knows it’s the right time to fertilize a lawn. Whether you plan to spread plant food around yourself or hire a company…
Ah, cypress gardening mulch! It does make plenty of promises for your lawn. Right from a sweet aroma, excellent water retention and weed control capabilities, and a tendency to repel bugs, it could be the cool nanny your turf always wanted. However, before…
One of the best ways to help your garden thrive is to invite nature to help out. If you want to attract pollinators to your yard to nourish your plants, you can tie an orange ribbon around the trees to summon hummingbirds…
If you’re looking for a unique and stunning addition to your indoor garden, the Jewel Orchid Ludisia discolor is the perfect choice. With its vibrant and bold foliage, it is sure to capture the attention of anyone who sees it.…
Hydrangeas are a show-stopper in any garden. Their brilliant cluster of flowers is pleasing to the eye and makes them popular among gardeners everywhere. While these perennial shrubs are easy to grow and don’t require much maintenance, they must still…
If you’ve ever experienced the loss of a loved one, it can be hard to tell if the sadness you’re experiencing is a normal reaction to loss or a clinical condition. Dr. Jan E. Patterson, an integrative medicine and infectious…
Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster,’ a hybrid feather reed grass, has certainly upped the stakes in allegorical turf wars that most gardeners wage against their neighbors. Topping off their 3-foot-tall, deep green, narrow clumps with 5-foot-tall stalks of pink-lavender flowers…