The Best Perennials For Shade
We all know plants need water and sunshine to thrive — but that doesn’t mean the shady spots in our yard have to remain bare year after year. Some perennials actually prefer the shade, meaning you can still add color to the spots in your yard shaded by taller plants, trees, or buildings. Since perennials […]
The Best Perennials for Sunny Locations
While many people would find an insect-free garden more enjoyable, gardeners know just how important it is for us to share the space with these tiny critters. Small yet mighty, bugs do all sorts of things to support our ecosystem, including pollinating our favorite plants, aerating the soil, and even preying on other insects that […]
Using Peonies in Bouquets
While many people would find an insect-free garden more enjoyable, gardeners know just how important it is for us to share the space with these tiny critters. Small yet mighty, bugs do all sorts of things to support our ecosystem, including pollinating our favorite plants, aerating the soil, and even preying on other insects that […]
Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Garden
While many people would find an insect-free garden more enjoyable, gardeners know just how important it is for us to share the space with these tiny critters. Small yet mighty, bugs do all sorts of things to support our ecosystem, including pollinating our favorite plants, aerating the soil, and even preying on other insects that […]
How to Care for Peonies
Blooming from late spring through early summer, peony shrubs bear breathtaking blooms that decorate our gardens just as Bismarck warms up enough to enjoy them again! While there are many different types of peonies, they’re known best for their characteristic ruffled petals, relatively large flower heads, and various shades of pink. They’re perfect shrubs for […]
How to Handle Squirrels in the Garden
Whether you find squirrels to be cute or annoying, you probably don’t want them in your garden. There are many types of squirrels across the US, but the most common one we see in urban gardens in North Dakota is the Gray Squirrel. They can be quite destructive for gardens, flowerbeds, and planters, and unfortunately, […]