While your garden may already be home to the occasional butterfly, there are many things you can do to increase the number of colorful friends flittering around your plants and yard. Whether you want to establish a full-fledged butterfly garden or simply add a few new plants and fixtures to your existing beds, these helpful … [Read More]

If you’ve just started a new garden and have invested a lot of time, energy, and resources into your landscaping, you will definitely want to protect it by keeping pests out. Nuisances such as insects and squirrels ruin the health of your plants; however, going after them with chemicals is not a healthy answer. Harsh … [Read More]

If buying organic and local produce has you wishing you could grow herbs, vegetables, and flowers of your own, it may be time for you to consider planting a backyard garden. Getting started may seem daunting if you’re not very experienced or familiar with gardening, but just about anyone can grow a successful patch. Even … [Read More]

Parents know that finding activities for their children during the school-free summer months can present a challenge. If you’re looking for an ongoing project that will keep your kids busy and is both fun and educational, gardening may be just the thing.

It may not initially thrill your children when you turn off the television and … [Read More]