The sprawling green lawn has been the ultimate symbol of the perfect home. Yet, beneath this green facade (or carpet?) lies significant maintenance, water consumption, and environmental costs. Responsible homeowners and gardeners are beginning to realize the true pain points of traditional grass. But what if they weren’t a-lawn in thinking there was a more…
Gentle as they may be, petunias are bound to dominate your outdoor space. They will conquer your hanging baskets (and your heart) with a stunning array of colors and forms and landscaping versatility. While some traditional types demand regular care, newer hybrid varieties are developed to be whatever you need them to be: self-cleaning, heat-tolerant,…
Quite expectedly, many gardeners are drawn to petunias for the undeniable visual punch. But let’s be honest, a garden overflowing with petunia blooms often comes with a challenging commitment: endless deadheading, precise watering, and fussing over their demands. After years in the garden, I can tell you there are plenty of alternatives with way less…
An undisputed garden royalty, iris ornaments ancient crests (and graces modern gardens) with regal splendor. Yet, notice its leaves are conspicuously absent from those banners? No coincidence! This isn’t some guarded secret; it’s a call to arms to master the cut, or royally fail to bloom next season. Why Cut Back Iris Leaves? A strategic…
What do you do to counteract the invasive spreader? You spread faster. You look prettier. You smell better. You charm pollinators. You clash, and you win. The garden is yours! Who are you? A native groundcover team, swat-ting space invaders while looking awesome. Ground-Covers Can Be Gorgeous and Without the Invasion! Ever found yourself battling…
When turning your garden into an eat street for pollinators, native flowers are the well-stocked diner, serving up precisely what the community craves. Every local bee, butterfly, and hummingbird knows the menu by heart and finds a perfectly nourishing meal every time. What about exotic ornamental blooms? They might be visually attractive, but ultimately disappointing…