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11 Tips For Growing Clusters Of Blooming Asters - Featured image
6 min read Flowers And Houseplants

I absolutely adore asters (genus Symphyotrichum and Aster), those late-season gems native to meadows and woodlands across North America, Europe, and Asia. Their daisy-like flowers—ranging from pale lavenders to deep purples—light up the fall garden and beckon butterflies and bees preparing winter nests. Yet, even these hearty perennials can sulk if they lack the right...

13 Tips On How To Make Your Own Rain Garden - Featured image
8 min read Flowers And Houseplants

I love the idea of turning soggy, runoff-prone spots into vibrant havens of color and life! A rain garden not only soaks up stormwater from roofs and driveways—reducing erosion and pollution—but also creates habitat for pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects that may nest in the surrounding plants and soil. It’s such a bummer when rainwater...

10 Gardening Tips For Growing Your Own Yucca Garden - Featured image
5 min read Flowers And Houseplants

One of my favorite plants to include in a sunny border is the yucca, a striking genus native to the arid regions of the Americas, from the southwestern United States down into Central America. Their sword-like leaves and architectural flower spikes aren’t just eye-catching—they create a haven for specialized pollinators like the yucca moth, which...

11 Signs That Mean Your Garden Needs More Fertilizer - Featured image
6 min read Flowers And Houseplants

There’s nothing more disheartening than spending hours tending to your plants only to find them looking lackluster. Even the hardiest perennials—from native coneflowers that support local butterflies to vigorous invasives like Japanese knotweed—rely on a balanced soil diet to thrive. When the soil’s nutrients are depleted, plants signal distress in a dozen subtle and not-so-subtle...

16 Companion Plants That Love Zinnias - Featured image
10 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Zinnias are some of my favorite annuals—they burst into color with bold, daisy-like blooms that practically demand attention! Native to Mexico and Central America, these sun-loving beauties thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, and they’re remarkably low-maintenance. Yet, I know how frustrating it can be when your garden feels a little one-note, with zinnias...

14 Companion Plants That Grow Perfectly With Calendula - Featured image
9 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Growing calendula in your garden feels like welcoming a burst of sunshine—those cheerful orange and yellow blooms brighten beds and containers alike! One of my favorite things about calendula (Calendula officinalis) is how versatile it is as a companion plant. Native to the Mediterranean region, calendula isn’t considered invasive in most climates, yet it offers...

10 Reasons You Should Grow Marigolds By Your Front Door - Featured image
6 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Marigolds are such cheerful companions for your entryway—those golden-orange pom-pom blooms practically sing “welcome!” each time you approach your front door. Yet, I know how tempting it can be to overlook these unassuming annuals in favor of flashier perennials. Over the years, I’ve discovered that marigolds (Tagetes spp.), native to the Americas and naturalized worldwide,...

11 Gardening Tips For Growing Clusters Of Cornflowers - Featured image
7 min read Flowers And Houseplants

I’m so excited you’re diving into the delightful world of cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) this season! These cheerful blue blooms, native to Europe’s grain fields, have charmed gardeners for centuries with their frilly petals and ease of self-seeding. They’re generally well-behaved in home gardens—volunteers may pop up here and there, but they rarely become invasive—yet they...