Undoubtedly one of the most popular and prolific flowers, orchids can be found in many yards and homes. You can rarely go wrong when it comes to growing orchids to design your home or garden because they come in so…
If you want to grow roses or protect your already blooming rose garden from pests, particularly Japanese beetles and ants, the rue plant is your garden’s next best friend. Known scientifically as Ruta graveolens, the strong aroma from the leaves…
Glorified as a symbol of secret love during the Victorian era, gardenias have come a long way — they’re now iconic in public showcases of love: bridal bouquets and wedding décor. However, given their beautiful white blooms and pleasing fragrance,…
Daylilies are one of the gardener’s most reliable friends. They’re resilient, easy to care for, provide beautiful flowers throughout the summer, and increase in size every year. But giving them some simple care in the fall ensures they’ll continue to…
Every type of pollinator, including bees, wasps, moths, butterflies, birds, beetles, and flies, is essential for the ecosystem. Nearly all fruit and nut crops rely on these creatures. Unfortunately, the population of some common pollinators is declining. Two of the most…
Doesn’t caring for a lawn seem like a suspense novel punctuated with relentless battles, shifting allegiances of flora and fauna, hidden secrets of the soil, and crucial victories? Yet, like many proofs of Mother Nature’s giddy sense of irony, the dazzling array of…
The Mexican heather, or, scientifically, Cuphea hyssopifolia, is a plant perfect for gardeners based in the American South. Also referred to as the False heather, Hawaiian heather, and the Elfin herb, the Mexican heather is an annual flowering bush named…
The aromatic qualities of mint offer more than just culinary benefits; they serve as an effective way to repel insects from your outdoor spaces. Research backs up these claims. According to a 2014 study, oils derived from mint plants can act…
Nothing says spring quite like a crocus flower peeking out of the snow to make the short winter days a little brighter. To get those pretty pops of color, you have to pay careful attention to when you should plant…
Not everything has to be a contest, but if you can have the coolest tulips on the block, why wouldn’t you go for the gold? Ice cream tulips will have everyone ooh-ing and ahh-ing over your flower beds in the…