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Every Garden Needs One Autumn Plant Bees & Butterflies Can’t Resist – Grow These 5 Pollinator Magnets for an Unforgettable Fall FeastPollinators won't be able to resist these fall-blooming flowers! Give bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds one final farewell feast with these autumnal beauties.
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The Wisdom of Wildflowers: Reflecting on Dolly Parton’s Timeless SongIn this Quote of the Week, we explore Dolly Parton’s iconic song "Wildflowers" and its moving lessons on grit, growth, and finding room to bloom.
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Want to See Your State Bird in Your Yard? Plant These Native FavoritesEvery state has an official bird, but what does it actually want growing in your backyard? Look this way...
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This Superseed is a Lifeline for Migrating Birds – Here’s How to Make Sure That Your Backyard is Well StockedPacked with energy and easy-cracking shells, black oil sunflower seeds are the ultimate superfood for birds this fall. Here’s how this superseed can attract migratory and resident birds
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9 Innovative DIY Raised Bed Ideas You’ve Never Seen Before to Elevate Your Backyard DesignForget dull wooden rectangles – the latest raised bed ideas use color, shape and innovative materials to set garden design apart.
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5 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants You Can Harvest From Seed in September to Expand Your Garden for Free – and Support Local WildlifeNow's the time to harvest these native plant seeds to grow more of your favorite species for free.
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3 Easy Cuttings You Can Root in Water This September (Including the One Everyone Thinks is Impossible)Looking for easy ways to multiply your plants? September is prime time for water propagation, which means you can get this trio of classic backyard favorites off to the races for the price of a glass of water
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DIY a Bug Hotel to Give Beneficial Garden Insects a Home Before Temperatures DropMake an insect shelter that's also a handsome yard feature – 15 inspirational wildlife-friendly ideas that deliver garden style as well as cozy critter accommodation.
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'I Always Save Old Takeout Containers to Use in My Garden' – 4 Clever Ways to Recycle To-Go Boxes in Your GardenFollow these Dirt Cheap Gardening tips to turn old takeout containers into the most useful new tools in your landscape.
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6 Fast-Growing Cover Crops to Sow in September for Richer Soil by SpringDon't leave your garden beds bare this winter. These 6 easy cover crops fix nitrogen, suppress weeds, and build rich spring soil.
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What Backyard Birds Need in September – 6 Easy Ways to Help Them Through FallKeep wild birds flying high by making your backyard a reliable source of food, fresh water, and shelter as natural resources begin to change.
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7 Small Gardening Hacks That Will Actually Change How You GardenOdd numbers, drifts, layers, evergreen structure – these 7 simple garden design habits will change how you plant from this season onwards.
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9 Landscape-Design Ideas to Make Your Garden Feel Cooler in High Summer HeatFrom adding dappled shade and trickling water to layering up lush planting and misting the patio, these designer ideas will turn your garden into a much more comfortable space.
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Meghan Markle Just Put Harvest Baskets Back in the Spotlight – Here's Why They're a Must-Have for Home GrowersInspired by Meghan Markle's garden harvest? Here's how to build a kitchen garden that actually fills a basket, from what to grow to when to pick it.
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Former Garden Center Manager Reveals 5 Plants You Should Always Buy on Clearance – and 3 Plants to SkipIn the first installment of Garden Center Secrets, Amy Draiss, a former garden center manager shares which plants you should (and shouldn't) buy on clearance.
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Birds Ignoring Your New Feeder? Try These 7 Simple Fixes to Tempt Them InBirds need to find your feeder and feel safe enough to use it. A few smart choices around food and placement can help with both.
