Gardening

If you want to attract butterflies to your garden, growing verbena is a great choice.  Verbena plants are easy to grow, need full sun, and their colorful flowers attract lots of butterflies.  They work well in garden beds or containers, making them a flexible option no matter your space. Verbena also stands up well to…

If you want to attract butterflies to your cottage garden, growing creeping phlox is an easy and beautiful way to do it.  Creeping phlox produces colorful blooms that butterflies love, making your cottage garden a lively spot full of pollinators.  This low-growing plant also spreads quickly, creating a colorful carpet that looks great and supports…

If you want to attract butterflies to your cottage garden, growing lantana is a great choice.  Lantana produces bright, colorful flowers that butterflies love, making it an easy way to invite these beautiful pollinators to your outdoor space.  It is a hardy plant that can will grow in heat and drought, so it fits well…

Daffodils are a beautiful addition to any garden, bringing a burst of color in spring. Knowing when to divide your daffodils can keep them healthy and blooming year after year. The best time to divide daffodils is right after they finish flowering, usually in late spring or early summer. When you divide your daffodils, you…

It’s easier to grow begonias from seed than you might think, even if you’ve never tried it before. To start, you’ll need a light seed mix, patience, and a warm, bright spot for your seeds to sprout and grow. Begonia seeds are tiny, so handling them carefully helps you get better results. You can watch…