Starting a lovely pollinator garden is exciting, but you can't choose your flowers willy-nilly. To ensure success, never ...

Q: When the weather gets warmer, you change out the plants in front of the library. You have snapdragon and pansies in there now. What warm season plant will you put in? A: I am a lazy gardener. I wil ...

There is no one way to water tomatoes properly. There are so many variable factors from situation to situation. Whatever ...

Sometimes we have collateral damage. At least one rabbit has developed a taste for leaves of black-eyed Susans besides the usual lettuce. And we are not fans of all birds. Cowbirds are brood parasites ...

Greensboro’s recent resolution to plant more native flora on city property is commendable and will be exciting to watch. Native plants support butterflies, birds and other wildlife that would otherwis ...

Wildflowers also create a habitat for pollinators. The website lists some common wildflowers, including asters, black-eyed Susan, butterfly weed, cardinal flower, cornflower, goldenrod, common poppy, ...

The packets from SCWF contain seeds for three types of milkweed that grow naturally in South Carolina: Swamp milkweed, common milkweed and butterfly weed. Swamp milkweed may grow especially well ...

Place the feeder some distance from (not inside) your flower garden, suggests Griffin. Use a saucer-type hummingbird feeder. ...

Known for its bright, orange flowers and tropical look, butterfly weed is one of the showiest milkweeds you can find and it’s a popular stopping spot for butterflies and bees. Queen butterflies ...

Lawns. You know them. You love them. If you live in the suburbs, you'd better love them. Lawn mowers. Lawn swings. Lawn chairs. Lawn games. Lawn sprinklers. Lawn care products. Where would we be ...