Drought tolerant shade plants: Options for dry, shady gardens
When I think of shady spots in a garden, I think of more woodland-like conditions where the soil is… READ MORE » The post Drought tolerant shad...
Which Plants Grow Well in Acidic Soil?
The vast majority of plants grow well in a neutral soil pH between 6.2-7.0. But some require an acidic soil for optimum growth and health. The post Wh...
Butterfly host plants: How to provide food for young caterpillars
If I see a butterfly flitting about my yard, I’ll stop everything I’m doing to watch it. I feel… READ MORE » The post Butterfly host plants...
Lila’s Garden Makeover
New growing spaces for a forever home...
Naturalizing an Urban Garden
Making habitat in Toronto...
Tom’s Pond
Attracting wildlife with a water feature...
Spring in British Columbia
An assortment of early blooms...
Year of the Monarda
Every year, the National Garden Bureau, a non-profit organization promoting the pleasures of home gardening, selects one annual, one perennial, oneCo...
Gardening Up North
Making a garden on the shores of Lake Michigan...
Alex’s New Garden
A plant lover works on a new garden space...
Variegated Plants: So Much to Discover!
By Larry Hodgson Variegated plants are very popular in our gardens. But what is variegation? And why does it attractContinue Reading...
A Small-Space Butterfly Garden
Turning a deck into habitat...
Wind-Tolerant Plants for Northern California
Shrubs and perennials that stand up to harsh gusts with movement and grace...
Shade-Tolerant Perennials for the Southwest
Look outside the box to find plants that pop with texture, blooms, and height in low light...
Supporting Native Bees in the Mid-Atlantic
Learn how to provide habitat and food to attract these pollinators to your garden and increase their local population...
Penstemons Native to the Mountain West
These showy species grow wild in thin, rocky soil and are perfect for sunny, waterwise gardens...
Flood-Tolerant Perennials for the Northern Plains
From delicate and lacy to bold and flamboyant, pick the perfect texture for those shady spots with soggy soil...
Regional Picks: Perennial Hole Fillers – Southern California
1. Chalk Live-Forever Name: Dudleya pulverulenta USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 Size: 1 foot tall and 22 inches wide Conditions: Full sun; sandy, we...