Orange is the new color trend in gardening. Get some tips on how to use orange in all its shades to best effect.
Hummingbird or Butterfly? The Sphinx Moth is Unique
Many people confuse the quickly darting sphinx moth for a hummingbird. They look similar, act like a hummingbird, but are actually moths which are in the butterfly family.
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Escape to Surreybrooke – A Destination Garden Center
Surreybrooke is a garden destination located in western Maryland and is worth a visit for all garden lovers.
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Hillside Makeover-Transforming an Ordinary Slope into a Waterfall Oasis
A liability of a steep slope outside of a back door turned into an asset with the installation of a waterfall, ending with a pond at the base.
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Dance With Bees-Honey Bee Communication
Honey bees exhibit an unique behavior when returning to the hive with nectar, the "waggle dance". The dancing honey bee with its movements and odors can direct other foraging bees to the same locations to find good sources of pollen and nectar.
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Deer Combat-Using Deer Proof Plants Is the Best Strategy
Gardening with browsing deer can be very frustrating. There are many repellents on the market, but the ultimate solution is to plant things that deer hate.
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Carolina Allspice-Deer Proof Shrub
Calycanthus or Carolina Sweetshrub is a great choice for fragrance and deer resistance.
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Amistad-Salvia on Steroids
There are numerous salvias on the market but one stands out. Called Salvia Amistad, it is a knockout for color and number of flowers produced on a huge plant that will attract pollinators.
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Containers With Pizzazz ! Not Your Ordinary Container!
I create containers for clients all the time and am always looking for inspiration to move away from the "geraniums with spike and trailer" school of thought. With a little more planning and shopping, you can come up with a showplace masterpiece with WOW impact.
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Home Sweet Home-Providing the Perfect Habitat for Mason Bees
Housing for native pollinators can be quick and easy, just hanging up some cut reeds, or making an elaborate mason bee condo. Some examples are profiled, and ways to attract them.
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Plant These For The Bees
Plant specific plants for the bees, butterflies, bats, moths, beetles, flies, and other pollinators. There are lots of flowers that you can add to your garden this season to dramatically increase your populations of pollinators that will help these endangered species.
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Sex in the Garden
Pollination is all about plant sex. Yes, there is sex in the garden, be it plant sex, bee sex, bat sex, bird sex, and yes, sometimes human sex. Pollinators are being squeezed out of habitats and we can stem the tide by learning ways to attract them.
