This spooky season, let your neighbors have their cardboard skeletons and obnoxious spider webs. Instead, decorate your yard with the exotic black bat flower. With an almost alien look that resembles a combination of bat wings and cat whiskers, these flowers
When the moon hits your eye, that's a big pizza pie. But when your moon hits your garden, now that's amoré. Gardening by the moon and its phases is a practice practically as old as horticulture itself. But should you use
For a burst of vibrant color and intense fragrance in your garden, consider hyacinth flowers. These perennial bulbs are easy to grow and ideal for fall planting and spring blooms. To ensure your hyacinth flowers thrive come springtime, check out our
If you think of your landscape in two-dimensional terms, you may be missing out on a range of benefits that raised garden benefits provide. Beyond the relief they offer your sore back muscles, they can also be a boon to
Peanut butter and jelly. Abbott and Costello. Rock and roll. The list of great pairings goes on and on, but it will never be complete until you include some of our companion plants in your gardening process. What are companion plants? They’re
Past summers have brought drought conditions and water restrictions. This summer seems likely to do the same, and the best way to prepare your greenery is to instill the practices of drought gardening. These practices will keep your plants, flowers, shrubs,
Gardens are supposed to be vibrant, lively spaces teeming with radiance. So, it can be a shock to see that all your time, money, and effort have ended in something a little monochromatic for your taste. Enter the fuchsia plant. Fuchsias
Lounging poolside is one of the best ways to spend your summer. However, you can make the experience even better by placing plants around your pool. Whether you’re looking for a practical addition or a bold new look, poolside plants, and
It happens year after year: Your friends, family, and neighbors are out painting the town red to celebrate National Herb Day, and you’re left staring at a bunch of browning basil and sagging sage. Say“No more!” to unfulfilled promises, and instead,
Everyone wants beautiful, thriving flower beds for their yard. But for those without green thumbs, the only thing sprouting in their garden is random bouts of anxiety and sciatica. So, instead of fussing about with plants that need as much care