Five Steps to a Sustainable Garden What is a favorite memory from last year’s garden? A garden view that finally matched your...
Beneficial Insects and Their Importance in the Garden Common insect pests have natural enemies; these beneficial insects reside in and around the...
Add Soil Organic Matter to the Garden Before you go to the garden center, you should stop and think about your soil. The most important...
Self-Sowing Flowers Expand Your Garden Display Like most homeowners, I’m constantly seeking new ways to reduce the time and money I spend...
Easy Ways to Provide Wildlife Cover Wildlife gardens benefit from food, water, nesting sites, and cover. The focus of this piece is all...
6 Fall Plants Pollinators Love Fall brings new beginnings for many of us. It’s the best time to plant trees and shrubs, as well...
Tips for Attracting Late Season Butterflies September is a peak time for butterflies, especially after last winter, which seems to have...
Go Wild for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies at Home When we first moved into our Raleigh home 18 years ago, we had a one-year-old child and two more to...