Florida Gardening
Florida hummingbirds stop hardest at yards that offer these 7 things during fall migration
Fall migration is a hungry season for hummingbirds moving through Florida. Tiny birds burn energy fast, so a…
Sep. 27, 2026
Florida Gardening
Florida crepe myrtle seed pods look messy now, but cutting them off changes more than you think
Brown seed pods on a crape myrtle can make an otherwise tidy yard look like it needs attention,…
Sep. 27, 2026
Plant Care
Your California yard gets fewer mosquitoes when dragonflies have this landing and hunting setup
Dragonflies are some of the most effective aerial hunters in the insect world, and California homeowners can make…
Sep. 27, 2026
Gardening Tips
These Easy-Care Perennials Keep the Color Coming Without Turning Into More Weekend Work
A colorful yard does not have to mean spending every Saturday pulling, pruning, and fussing over plants. The…
Sep. 27, 2026
Plant Care
Why This Old-School California Fruit Tree Is Showing Up in Backyard Gardens Again
Something unexpected is happening at specialty nurseries and UC Davis plant sales across California: a fruit tree that…
Sep. 27, 2026
Gardening Tips
Your Petunias Stop Blooming in Late Summer for a Few Fixable Reasons
Petunias can put on a stunning show from spring through early summer, but by August many gardeners notice…
Sep. 27, 2026
Gardening Tips
Your Peace Lily’s Brown Leaves Keep Spreading Because One Stress Problem Isn’t Fixed Yet
Brown tips and edges on a peace lily are frustrating enough the first time, but watching the damage…
Sep. 27, 2026
Gardening Tips
Feed Lavender at the Wrong Time and You Get Leaves Instead of Fragrant Blooms
Lavender is one of those plants that rewards a little neglect more than a lot of attention, especially…
Sep. 27, 2026
Gardening Tips
North Carolina Camellia Leaves Turn Yellow Fast in Fall When Roots Stay Too Wet
Camellia shrubs are a backyard favorite across North Carolina, prized for their glossy leaves and stunning fall and…
Sep. 27, 2026