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This August, you can learn about fall vegetable gardening, explore sunflower fields and find workshops to make both floral arrangements and copper flowers. Throughout the month, there are dozens of ...
As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs ...
Native annuals have somehow gotten lost in the shuffle, likely because most of them aren’t readily available at the garden ...
As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs a ...
When a pollinator visits your yard, it can feel like hitting the jackpot in nature. Whether it's a buzzing honey bee, a ...
Gardeners are embracing native plants more and more for their environmental benefits, But native annuals are often overlooked ...
Want a vibrant garden without breaking the bank? You can start these 13 flowers from seed and skip on buying the costlier nursey-grown young plants.
Coneflowers are not subtle. They have a large central seed head with vibrant pink or purple petals radiating outwards and will add an energetic vibe to your yard. Coneflowers, also known as echinacea, ...
If you want a low-maintenance summer garden, choosing species that are adapted to the heat is key. This swamp-loving flower is the perfect pick.
Maximilian sunflower is a native perennial sunflower that lets you maximize garden space. It features numerous flowers with golden yellow petals and dark centers.
Hardy geraniums, also known as cranesbills, are loved in the garden because of their versatility and durability.
University of Delaware entomologist Doug Tallamy’s research has identified “keystone” plant species that make up the foundation of many U.S. ecosystems by producing food for native insects ...