Category - Earth-Friendly

Choosing the Right Plants for Wildlife Gardening

What’s the best part of being a wildlife gardener besides the wondrous wildlife we attract...

They’re known as red wigglers, tiger worms or, more scientifically, Eisenia fetida. They prefer...

In the evening, the daytime bustle of the human world quiets down and many animals stir and begin...

The flight of the monarch butterfly has given merriment to millions of observers. Their striking...

I admit, there are moments when I think my garden might be better off if I stepped back.

Gardening is like real estate – Location, Location, Location. It’s also like a business – if...

Gardeners obsess about water. In the summer, we look up at the skies, pleading for much-needed rain...

During the recent catalog crush a packet of seeds, intended to catch my eye, arrived in the mail.

Smart plant selection is an important way to create a sustainable landscape.

Your Backyard Isn’t Cancelled: Here are six tips to celebrate Earth Day without ever leaving home.

Honey bees support the ecosystem. However, bee populations are declining at a dramatic rate...

Before you go to the garden center, you should stop and think about your soil. The most important...

Fall brings new beginnings for many of us. It’s the best time to plant trees and shrubs, as well...

September is a peak time for butterflies, especially after last winter, which seems to have...

Summers here in the Piedmont can be brutal, with scorching temperatures and scarce rainfall...