Waterwise Gardens: Beauty in the Beast of SummerSummers here in the Piedmont can be brutal, with scorching temperatures and scarce rainfall...
Fun Facts About FirefliesI was one of the lucky ones, growing up on the East coast of Virginia where lightning bugs, as we...
Ways You Can Help Save the Monarch ButterflyThe iconic orange and black markings of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) might make them the...
Local Displays Showcase Composting OptionsComposting. For some gardeners, it’s a mystery, a practice that would magically improve their...
Easy Ways to Provide Wildlife CoverWildlife gardens benefit from food, water, nesting sites, and cover. The focus of this piece is all...
Five Steps to a Sustainable GardenWhat is a favorite memory from last year’s garden? A garden view that finally matched your...
3 Steps to a Garden Better for the Bees, Butterflies and BirdsWe are in the midst of a revolution. Can you honestly say there is no room for improvement in your...
Beneficial Insects and Their Importance in the GardenCommon insect pests have natural enemies; these beneficial insects reside in and around the...
Add Soil Organic Matter to the GardenBefore you go to the garden center, you should stop and think about your soil. The most important...
Get Involved, Get OutdoorsForest bathing – Shinrin-yoku – is a top trend for healthy living. The idea is to immerse...
Self-Sowing Flowers Expand Your Garden DisplayLike most homeowners, I’m constantly seeking new ways to reduce the time and money I spend...
6 Fall Plants Pollinators LoveFall brings new beginnings for many of us. It’s the best time to plant trees and shrubs, as well...
Tips for Attracting Late Season ButterfliesSeptember is a peak time for butterflies, especially after last winter, which seems to have...
How to Create a Low Maintenance LandscapeAlmost 20 years ago I set out to transform our mostly shady, English ivy infested front yard into a...
Go Wild for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies at HomeWhen we first moved into our Raleigh home 18 years ago, we had a one-year-old child and two more to...