Pennisetum ‘Regal Princess’ is a tender perennial, salt-resistant and deer-resistant. Read where you can grow this beauty, along with planting and care instructions.
Pennisetum ‘Regal Princess’: A majestic addition to your landscaping Read More »
Lemon balm is an easy-growing herb that will flourish – almost without any care from you (except a bit of watering on hot days).
Lemon Balm: Why it’s an excellent addition in your herb garden Read More »
Snapdragon flowers bless your garden with tall stems and a riot of colors that will add a cheery air to the garden. Here’s how to grow them.
Snapdragon Flowers: Planting and care guide Read More »
Beautiful and hardy Nandina domestica’s hidden dark secret: it’s a killer of native birds. Read what to plant instead of heavenly bamboo.
Avoid Planting Nandina: Heavenly bamboo kills birds Read More »
Russian Sage is a beautiful purple flower. Despite its stunning looks, it’s a super easy-going, drought-tolerant perennial. Learn more.
Russian Sage: A complete growing and care guide Read More »
Perennial flowers are beloved by many gardeners for their colorful beauty, rich foliage, and undemanding care needs. Give these 20 a try.
Perennial Flowers: 20 Best for Northeastern NC Read More »
March gardening tips, prepare your outdoor spaces for spring with these 31 tasks. Be prepared for the warmer weather just ahead.
March lawn care and gardening (A day-by-day guide) Read More »
Grow Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) for robust growth, flavorful dark green leaves in just 55-60 days in USDA Zones 7 or 8.
Swiss Chard: A healthy green in the cool weather garden Read More »
Catnip and catmint have similar names and are close relatives, but they’re not the same. Read about the similarities and differences.
Catnip Versus Catmint: They’re not the same herb Read More »
Itching to get outdoors in February? You can at least start to invest in these lawn and garden essentials to prepare for the spring weather.
February is the best time to order lawn and garden supplies Read More »
Mint comparisons: Read the differences and similarities between peppermint, spearmint, and wintergreen…and which one is not actually a mint.
Mint Comparison Guide: Peppermint, spearmint, and wintergreen Read More »
By understanding more about how to attract the Eastern Bluebird to nest near your yard, you will enjoy a season of their antics and songs.
Eastern Bluebird: North American songbirds in your backyard Read More »
Blue flowers are rare due to nature’s lack of a true blue pigment. Explore the beauty of these flowers and using them in garden design.
Do true blue flowers actually exist in nature? Read More »
This winter garden checklist can help get you out of the house on those precious days with warm sunshine. Try these things.
Winter Garden Checklist: Get ready for spring on those precious warmer days Read More »
Have you ever wondered if you should feed squirrels in winter? They’re usually self sufficient, but you can feed them these things.
Squirrels in Winter: What to feed your furry friends during the cold months Read More »
