I don’t know about others, but I personally get very excited seeing bees and butterflies in my garden. It revives a child-like energy inside me that nothing else really can. If you’re looking to grow native plants that attract pollinators to your Midwest garden, you’re in the right place! In today’s article, we’re going to…
Have you ever seen a patch of brown marigold leaves? If not, nothing to see here, browse along. But. What if your marigolds currently resemble a collection of autumn potpourri? ‘What did I do wrong this time?’ you ask, probably to an unresponsive trowel you affectionately call Sandy Loam (don’t pretend you don’t). Chances are,…
It’s a common saying in the realm of gardening that “gardeners avoid invasive crops like kids avoid medicine”. And, to no surprise, this is absolutely true! While invasive flowers can add this “messy pretty” touch to your garden, it’s typically just not worth the hindrance they cause to other plants and flowers nearby. In today’s…
While hydrangeas are relatively easy to plant and grow, the flowering part can be a real pain in the bum! I’ve suffered through stagnant hydrangea plants for way too long to let anyone else go through that heartbreaking experience. So, in today’s article, we’ll be taking a look at reasons why your hydrangeas aren’t flowering…
Many gardeners are of the opinion that perennials aren’t very reliable and cannot be expected to return year after year consistently. While they may have had their bad experiences, not all perennials are like this; in fact, some are much more reliable than others. In today’s article, let’s take a closer look at reliable perennials…
Do you know that getting continuous daylily blooms is actually really simple? Despite what gardening forums and gurus on the internet might have told you, repeat blooming can be achieved with minimal effort if you know what you’re doing and act strategically. In today’s article, allow me to take you through a complete guide on…