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There’s nothing quite like a field of colorful tulips against a blue sky, or clusters of crocus flowers and daffodils to signify spring. Winter can seem interminable at times, but those colorful flow

Ah, the glory of a massive Joe Pye Weed in full September bloom, or the golden glow of amsonia foliage with the setting sun behind. Two vistas that I’ll never see in my 20 x 20 yard. I envy those with

If your cold-weather garden is dreary, consider adding ornamental kale for a showy pop of red, purple, pink and white. When done in groupings, these lovely plants make a striking display with their bo

Hugelkultur: A New (Old) Approach to Raised Bed Gardening Large hugelkultur bed with base layer of logs and sticks.  Photo courtesy Jon Roberts from Austin TX, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 Birdhouses: Types, Sizes, Placement & Care Guide(Post)

By KK An artfully crafted birdhouse is more than a decorative accent—it’s an investment in your garden’s beauty, biodiversity, and ecological balance. Attracting nesting birds to your l

By KK Years ago, as I was pulling weeds and breaking up clumps of soil with my hands, an experienced gardener friend I was helping was continually admonishing me, "use your tool!" She h

By KK Most of us know by now that bee populations are in dangerous decline. Concerned gardeners have responded with increased interest in pollinator gardens, native plants, and organics

Gardening can be a challenge for many reasons -- limited time or space, difficult climate, too much shade (or sun), and poor soil, for instance. Proper plant choice can counter many of those problems,

When most gardeners think about flowers, spring and summer usually come to mind. But with the right planning, your garden can continue to bloom beautifully well into fall. Planting fal

With historical evidence of Tertiary fossils, experts can trace the wild rose back 5000 years. Roses, were inspiring enough to be in song and myth in Europe, Asia, and India as far back as 2000 B.C. w

If you're dying to get out in the garden no matter the weather, then the prospect of winter pruning will thrill you. If you thought you were finally getting a break from gardening chores then well, no

By KK If you’ve ever admired the showy, globe-like clusters of white, pink, or blue blooms in gardens or floral arrangements, you’ve likely encountered the stunning hydrangea. This vers

When thinking of pollinators, images of bees and butterflies flitting and flying through a blossom-laden garden on a lazy summer afternoon come to mind. Bright zinnias and coneflowers, spectacular dah

There's something so inviting about a vine-covered arbor or pergola. Whether used to create a welcoming entrance, a shady garden nook, or softly frame a beautiful view, such a structure greatly enhanc

What’s your strategy for fall garden clean up? Are you a Clean-Sweeper, removing every fallen leaf, cutting back every perennial, mulching all the beds and trimming all the evergreens?

The Christmas Tree, a centuries old holiday tradition, has certainly seen some changes in modern times. From Germany in the 1500s, the evergreen hung with ornaments of fruits, nuts, an