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Want Lots of Pollinators? Grow a Diverse Selection of Plants

Published on July 13, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing a variety of flowering plants to support a variety of pollinators.

How can we attract a variety of pollinators to our gardens? Plant diversely. Each type of pollinator has unique needs that certain plants provide. Kim Eierman, author of The Pollinator Victory Garden, … [Read more...]

How to Grow Bee Balm (Monarda) & Attract Pollinators

Published on June 21, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Purple bee balm (monarda) flower.

Monarda, or bee balm as we call it, is a member of the mint family, and a popular plant for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. These growing tips will help beginner gardeners establish these … [Read more...]

How to Identify Types of Hydrangeas (& Know When To Prune)

Published on June 15, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hydrangea shrubs with blue and pink flowers.

Use these tips to identify your hydrangea and know when or if it should be pruned. With six main varieties available, these photos will help determine what you are growing. If you want to … [Read more...]

Types of Clematis & How to Identify Yours

Published on June 14, 2020Last updated August 24, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Three types of clematis flowers.

With all the types of clematis, proper identification can be difficult. But there are ways to figure out what type of clematis you are growing so you know when or if to prune and how to properly … [Read more...]

Why Your Clematis is Not Blooming and How to Get Flowers

Published on June 9, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Clematis bud refusing to open and flower.

If your clematis vine is growing but not flowering, there could be several reasons why. Have a look at the five possible causes and see what you can do to get your vine blooming. This is part of … [Read more...]

How to Grow Lilacs: Care, Prune, & Propagate

Published on May 23, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Lilac bushes.

This guide walks through all the basics for growing lilacs (Syringa) including plant choices, how or if to prune, growing lilacs in pots, and how to propagate from cuttings. If you love classic … [Read more...]

How to Grow Peonies (and Myth-Busting Tips)

Published on May 2, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Pink peony flowers in bloom.

Peonies are reliable flowering perennial plants and last for many years yet there is so much misinformation about how to successfully grow them. Should we worry about ants on the buds? Why do some … [Read more...]

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