The Sweet Bay Magnolia, Magnolia virginiana, is a native tree that adds a touch of elegance to any garden. Its creamy white, lemon-scented blooms appear in late spring and continue...
Flowers possess a timeless beauty, giving any garden a sense of purity and serenity. Among native plants, white blooms bring aesthetic charm and ecological benefits, attracting insects and supporting local...
Purple flowers have a special allure, providing striking color while attracting beneficial insects to the garden. For those looking to embrace native plants, a selection of wildflowers, such as Wild...
Red flowers have long been celebrated for their eye-catching beauty and remarkable ability to draw beneficial insects to the garden. In exploring native red blooms, we will explore four standout...
Native yellow flowers have long been cherished in gardens for their rich color and power to lure pollinators. Among them, Black-Eyed Susan, Wood Poppy, Evening Primrose, and Maximilian Sunflower are...
When most people think about bees, they picture a European honeybee. Actually, as the name suggests, what we call honeybees were imported from Europe by the first settlers. There are...
Christmas is just around the corner, and everyone has started planning for it. Along with the usual holiday decorations, you can also accentuate the beauty of your home by putting...
Sensory gardens can be large or small. Pick a site that has good drainage and is safe. Paths should be well maintained. To help children enjoy the garden, place plants...
According to Penn State Extension, there are 24 million acres of turfgrass in the United States. Most lawns are food deserts for wildlife. They also lack shade, shelter, and places...
Woodland gardens come in many shapes and sizes. They are a peaceful place to sit in dappled shade during the hot summer and under bare branches in the winter. Here...
No yard? No problem! As the Homegrown National Park movement tells us, even a plant in a pot set out on a balcony can feed a butterfly or some other...
Watching birds, especially in the fall and winter, is a fun way to spend time. Many people put out bird feeders and fill them with food. Berries feed birds and...
