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5 Steps to Attract Monarch Butterflies (and Help Save Them)

5 Steps to Attract Monarch Butterflies (and Help Save Them)

If you want to attract monarch butterflies to your garden, the short answer is: plant native milkweed for egg-laying and caterpillars, plus a steady s...

Why Hyacinth Bulbs Make You Itch (and How to Stop It Fast)

Why Hyacinth Bulbs Make You Itch (and How to Stop It Fast)

Hyacinth bulb itch is a frustrating skin irritation caused by microscopic calcium oxalate crystals found in the bulbs — not a true allergy, though it ...

Timing is Everything: 5 Survivors That Beat the Heat

Timing is Everything: 5 Survivors That Beat the Heat

If you're wondering how to grow annual flowers for southwest states that actually survive our brutal summers and mild winters, here's the straight ans...

How to Choose Meaningful International Women's Day Flowers

How to Choose Meaningful International Women's Day Flowers

Finding the perfect International Women’s Day flowers can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. You want something meaningful, beautiful, and ...

Houseplant History: From Ancient Luxury to Modern Must-Have

Houseplant History: From Ancient Luxury to Modern Must-Have

The history of the houseplant is surprisingly old, starting over 3000 years ago in ancient China. You might wonder why it all began — it turns out tha...

10 Most Common Radish Questions Answered

10 Most Common Radish Questions Answered

Radishes are one of the easier vegetables to grow, but even easy-to-grow veggies can come with their fair share of surprises. I've been growing radish...

Build a Shade Meadow Garden: 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Build a Shade Meadow Garden: 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Choosing wildflowers for shade doesn't have to be guesswork — with the right approach, you can create a thriving shady meadow garden that's both beaut...

Full Sun Container Garden: 7 Expert Tips for Thriving Pots

Full Sun Container Garden: 7 Expert Tips for Thriving Pots

If you're wondering how to make your full sun container garden actually thrive—not just survive—the answer starts with three things: the right contain...

8 Pacific Northwest Shade Trees You Need to Know About

8 Pacific Northwest Shade Trees You Need to Know About

Looking for the best shade trees for the Pacific Northwest? You've come to the right place. I've spent years planting and caring for trees in my own S...

7 Easy Ways to Build a Balcony Vertical Garden

7 Easy Ways to Build a Balcony Vertical Garden

If you’ve got a tiny balcony and you’re staring at blank walls thinking, I want more green but there’s no room on the floor, then vertical balcony gar...

Planting a French Country Garden: 7 Simple Steps to Get It Right

Planting a French Country Garden: 7 Simple Steps to Get It Right

Interested in planting a French country garden? Let me cut straight to the chase — yes, you can absolutely plant a French country garden, even if your...

7 Smart Ways to Use Bar Soap in Your Garden

7 Smart Ways to Use Bar Soap in Your Garden

Yes, you can absolutely put those leftover bar soap slivers to work in your garden — and I'm not just talking about washing your hands after weeding. ...

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