Instead, a red-spotted purple butterfly sails through the air followed by an orange viceroy, bouncing over autumn goldenrod and purple thistle.

Mulching is a great way to prevent thistle from taking root. Doing so will help keep the plant's seeds from germinating. "After the removal process, cover the bare soil with 3 to 4 inches of organic ...

The steps for air drying thyme are simple: Harvest the thyme stems by cutting them down with garden scissors or secateurs.