Simply Bloom Seeing yellow flowers popping up in your pond can be concerning if you don’t recognize the plants. Some yellow-flowered pond weeds are invasive and can quickly take over if left unchecked. Others are beneficial native plants that provide food and habitat for wildlife. Knowing how to identify common pond weeds with yellow blooms will help … Read more
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, birch trees begin their colorful transition into fall. Their leaves transform into vivid shades of yellow, orange and red, creating a spectacular display. Capturing photos of birch trees during autumn is a favorite pastime of nature photographers and a great way to preserve the fleeting beauty … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Astilbe, which is also called false spirea, is a popular perennial plant with beautiful flowers that look like plumes and leaves that look like ferns. It grows in shady areas and, in the wild, is found near … Read more
How to Dry Bee Balm A Step-by-Step Guide Bee balm, also known as bergamot or monarda, is a fragrant herb that has been treasured for centuries for its vibrant beauty and numerous medicinal uses From soothing teas to aromatic potpourris, dried bee balm is a versatile ingredient that can be used in many projects But … Read more
There are always ways to get around Mother Nature if you live in a place with a short growing season. Water wall plant protection is one way to keep plants safe and get a few extra weeks at the start of the season. It may sound hard, but it’s actually a simple and effective … Read more
Rhododendrons are beloved for their stunning blooms in vibrant shades of pink, red, purple, yellow and white When happy and healthy, these flowering shrubs put on an incredible floral display in spring However, many gardeners struggle to get their rhododendrons to bloom well year after year. The good news is that with some simple adjustments … Read more
With its bright, daisy-like blooms in sunny colors like yellow, red and orange, tickseed (Coreopsis spp.) is a favorite perennial in many gardens. This tough, adaptable plant thrives in a range of conditions, providing cheerful flowers for cutting and naturalizing. But exactly how tall does tickseed grow when properly cared for? Typical Tickseed Height Most … Read more
If you have deer in your garden, you’ll know what this means. When you’ve been plant shopping, you’ve probably asked the staff at the nursery to help you pick things that deer won’t eat. Yet what does that really mean?. As a gardener, I love growing vibrant impatiens in shady areas of my yard. Their … Read more
I have two (Chinese, I think) chestnut trees in my backyard that I recently moved into in Indiana. Its around harvest time and the squirrels are going crazy. When I went outside not long ago, I saw a lot of chestnuts that had already been picked. The squirrels must have dropped them on accident. I … Read more
A favorite of all thymes, lemon thyme is great in the garden and the kitchen. Easy to grow. Although it looks like German thyme (or English thyme), it definitely tastes and smells like lemon. Use lemon thyme in any recipe that calls for lemon, including marinades. Lemon thyme grows quickly, so you can cut it … Read more