If you have a bare patch in your yard that needs some color and life — and bees and butterflies to boot — you may want to consider planting a wildflower garden. Wildflowers come in a range of colors ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Fill your garden with wildflowers using tips on selecting seeds, planting, and care—plus how to scatter seeds naturally. Growing wildflowers is an excellent way to welcome wildlife, such as ...

The unrelenting sun often forces us indoors at summer’s end, seeking refuge from oppressive heat. Thankfully, the recent rain and break in temperatures has us thinking about the garden again. In ...

The secret is all in the planning. It's important to choose native wildflower seeds that thrive in your region to support local pollinators. Pick a spot for your garden that gets plenty of sun and has ...

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GROW your own flowers and vegetables for less by saving a packet on seeds. A busy calendar of seed swap events starts around ...

With the abundant rains and sunshine in 2019 came the spectacular super blooms of wildflowers throughout California. But even in years with less than ample rainfall, you, too, can grow your own ...

One of the delights of gardening is that it allows you to time travel. As the days grow shorter and colder, gardeners aren’t thinking much about the impending pandemic winter. Instead, they’re ...

Q: I would like to plant some wildflowers on my property in Igo. Do you have recommendations as to what type of seed I should plant and where I can find bulk wildflower seed? A: Because I do not know ...

With free plant ID apps on all cellphones and a wonderful book by Verna Pratt titled “Field Guide to Alaskan Wildflowers,” it is easy for Alaskans to identify Alaska wildflowers. However, perhaps even ...