15 Grass Alternatives For Your Yard
Photo: Getty Images / Irina Pislari Americans are rethinking their relationship to lawns. While traditional turfgrasses do serve many purposes in the landscape, such as erosion control and…
10 Landscaping Trends To Watch In 2024
Design a beautiful home, starting with the yard. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Your yard is likely the last thing on your mind during the winter season, but once…
15 Best Plants For Fence Lines
The right plants can transform a boring fence line into a garden showcase. Some plants are meant to grow scrambling along a fence line, poking their heads through the…
The 14 Best Hedge Plants To Grow For Privacy
Create the privacy you long for without a hefty price tag by planting a “living wall” of shrubs. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES /SEVEN75 Good fences may make good…
Everything’s Coming Up Roses At The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
True to its name, this selection has petals that resemble paintings, with pink and yellow blending together. ‘Watercolors Home Run’ is long blooming, disease resistant, and hardy…
The 9 Best Companion Plants For Blueberries (And Those To Avoid)
Boost fruit production and manage weeds through thoughtful plant pairing. Blueberries are gorgeous plants. With fragrant spring blooms, stunning fall color, and vibrant summer berries, they are…
How To Keep Bees Away From Your Hummingbird Feeders
PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES / ALI MAJDFAR With their jewel-toned feathers and acrobatic flights, hummingbirds are fascinating to watch as they zip around your garden and whir by…
Here’s How Often You Should Really Be Watering Your Tomatoes, According To An Expert
Photo: Getty Images/Denisfilm Nothing beats a juicy, ripe tomato at the height of summer and, if you’re lucky, you’ll end up with enough tomatoes to feed the whole…
13 Good Luck Plants To Bring Positivity To Your Home
These plants will have you feeling lucky. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES/ANASTASIIA KRIVENOK Judging by many of our traditions, Southerners will always hedge our bets for a happy and…
Beware! These Are The Plants You Should Never Plant In The Fall
Autumn is a great time for planting, but some varieties establish best when you wait until spring to plant. We have all heard the saying “Fall is…