Amy Martin 5/20/26 Amy Martin 5/20/26

10 Front Yard Landscaping Plants That Boost Curb Appeal

Looking for front yard landscaping plants that are easy to grow and look great? A landscape designer shares 10 tried-and-true picks for serious curb appeal, from evergreens to specimen trees and flowering shrubs.

Amy Martin 4/30/26 Amy Martin 4/30/26

Butterfly Bush vs Butterfly Weed: A Complete Comparison for Gardeners

Discover how these two popular plants compare in looks, care, wildlife value, and garden performance.

Amy Martin 2/3/26 Amy Martin 2/3/26

Butterfly Garden for Kids: Free Design Plan + Complete Plant List (Zones 4-8)

Free butterfly garden for kids design plan: attract monarchs, support pollinators, and watch caterpillars transform into butterflies right in your own yard.

Amy Martin 12/11/25 Amy Martin 12/11/25

25 Best Perennials for Full Sun Gardens

Discover the 25 best plants for full sun that will transform your garden with nonstop color from spring through fall. Complete with expert design tips, real photos, and sound growing advice from a professional landscape designer.

Amy Martin 7/3/25 Amy Martin 7/3/25

The 10 Best Fall Blooming Perennials for Autumn Beauty

Your Hand-picked Guide to the Best Perennial Plants for Fall

Amy Martin 5/29/25 Amy Martin 5/29/25

The Bright, Bold and Vibrant Butterfly Weed Plant

Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is one of the showiest native perennials you can grow, and one of the most important for monarchs. Learn how it differs from other milkweeds, plus care tips, companion plants, and landscape ideas.