Don’t Prune These Bushes in the Fall
Fall brings out my outdoor neat freak. I feel an intense need to get things buttoned up in the yard before the cold hits. After the annuals and vegetables have…
Surround Your House With These Foundation Plants
Whether you’re into classic, well-manicured American suburban landscape design, or favor a more natural look featuring native shrubs, you probably have some type of foundation plant around the perimeter of…
7 Shrubs to Plant Now so They Bloom in the Spring
Photo: Alina Kuptsova (Shutterstock) The Concorde barberry shrub will add some maroon foliage to your garden, and is a good choice if you’re looking for something small—it usually only grows…
How to Make Your Hydrangeas Change Color
Photo: RudenkoStudio (Shutterstock) Love your hydrangeas, but want to see how they would look in a different color? Depending on the variety, you may be able to change their color…
Grow These Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants
Photo: Thomas Barrat (Shutterstock) As spring approaches and you begin to think about what you’re going to plant in your garden and/or yard for the upcoming growing season, there’s a…
Don’t Worry About These Plants That Can Withstand Serious Cold
Photo: Danita Delimont (Shutterstock) Those who are new to gardening and live somewhere with winters that can get pretty cold and/or snowy may have been surprised to find out that…
How to Air Dry Fresh Flowers to Decorate With
Photo: chaivit chana (Shutterstock) Fresh flowers—whether picked directly from your yard or garden, or coming via a professional bouquet or arrangement—have a relatively short shelf life. No matter how clean…