As members of the same genus, catmint and catnip are quite similar. Even the most shy and reticent cats will be drawn in by a sprig of catnip or a toy filled with the herbaceous plant; catmint may do the…
When done correctly, front yard landscaping may enhance curb appeal and increase the value of your house. It may also be a gratifying experience. However, certain front yard landscaping ideas might be expensive, particularly if you go into it blindly…
The famed Philadelphia Flower Show, which took place outside in FDR Park for two years, will return inside on March 4, 2023, this time around. In order to ensure the safety of attendees and exhibitors, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) artistic…
Low-maintenance shrubs cultivated for their large, exquisite blooms are hydrangeas. However, their size has prevented them from being used in smaller gardens. Huge hydrangeas can choke out smaller plants in their vicinity. Plant breeders have been busy developing tiny hydrangea…
Envision walking into a landscape that awakens every sensation. This is the difference between typical outdoor settings and a sensory garden. Perhaps as you make your approach to your herb garden in such a garden, you’ll see a vibrant rhythm…
A growing number of homeowners are wondering what they can do to safeguard their properties and the surrounding area as wildfires pose a danger to the nation. The wildland-urban interface (WUI), the fastest-growing housing sector in the nation and the…
The popularity of English cottage gardens has increased as more people search for environmentally friendly substitutes for immaculate lawns and gardens. In this garden design, a cottage garden full of a lush, disheveled mixture of perennials, annuals, roses, and billowy…
Conventional yards that have little vegetation and immaculate lawns serve as ecological deserts. It doesn’t have to be this way, however. Creating a pollinator garden is one practical method to improve the wildlife-friendliness of your yard. The purpose of pollinator…