Amy Martin 8/10/26 Amy Martin 8/10/26

Hummingbird Garden: 18 Best Plants to Attract Hummingbirds

Create a hummingbird garden with 18 beautiful flowers, shrubs, and trees. Discover the best plants to attract hummingbirds, plus simple design tips to encourage them to linger.

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 4/23/26 Amy Martin 4/23/26

7 Non-Invasive Butterfly Bush Varieties for a Guilt-Free Garden

Discover 7 non-invasive butterfly bush varieties that won't spread or take over your garden. Seedless and sterile butterfly bush cultivars with all the beauty and none of the baggage.

Amy Martin 3/4/26 Amy Martin 3/4/26

Ruby Spice Summersweet: The Ultimate Guide to Growing This Fragrant Shade Shrub

A deer-resistant native shrub that blooms in shade, thrives in soggy soil, and smells absolutely incredible. Ruby Spice summersweet might just be the shrub your garden has been waiting for.

Amy Martin 2/17/26 Amy Martin 2/17/26

Building Insect Hotels: Everything You Need to Know

Thinking about creating a DIY insect hotel? Here’s what you need to know first.

Amy Martin 8/31/25 Amy Martin 8/31/25

10 Best Pollinator Plants for Bees

Discover 10 of the best pollinator plants for bees, including flowers and shrubs that attract honeybees, bumblebees, and native bees to your garden.

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.

Amy Martin 5/19/25 Amy Martin 5/19/25

Echinacea (Coneflower) Companion Plants: 5 Perfect Partners

See what grows best with echinacea (coneflower) in this picture-packed companion guide.

Amy Martin 5/15/25 Amy Martin 5/15/25

Color Me Coneflower: 15 Eye-Catching Echinacea Types to Try

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, these echinacea varieties are sure to impress!

Amy Martin 5/6/25 Amy Martin 5/6/25

Catmint vs Russian Sage: A Complete Comparison for Gardeners

Wondering whether to plant catmint or Russian sage? Discover how these two perennials compare in looks, care, and landscaping performance.

Amy Martin 4/14/25 Amy Martin 4/14/25

Midnight Express Delivers: A Redbud with Red Leaves

Discover the Midnight Express redbud, a beautiful flowering tree with burgundy leaves. Learn about its mature size, growing conditions, care, and landscaping uses.

Amy Martin 2/4/25 Amy Martin 2/4/25

A Dark Foliage Astilbe For the Sun or Shade

Astilbe Dark Side of the Moon

Amy Martin 12/19/24 Amy Martin 12/19/24

10 Non-Invasive Butterfly Bush Alternatives

Discover 10 butterfly bush alternatives for the garden. Learn what to plant instead of butterfly bush, and get a list of butterfly bush varieties with no seeds.

Amy Martin 12/17/24 Amy Martin 12/17/24

10 Best Butterfly Host Plants for Your Garden

Turn Your Yard into a Butterfly Garden and Caterpillar Haven with this List of Host Plants

Amy Martin 6/19/24 Amy Martin 6/19/24

Fall in Love with Virginia Sweetspire’s Vibrant Fall Foliage

This low-maintenance shrub delights with fragrant spring blooms and stunning fall color.