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Close up of small, violet-blue two-lipped lobelia flowers blooming on trailing green stems.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Lobelia

Add a splash of rare blue blossoms to your spring and fall flower gardens with lobelia. In this article, former organic farmer and horticulturist Logan Hailey shows you how to cultivate dazzling lobelia plants.

A close-up reveals intricate details of purple floss flowers, their delicate petals forming a clustered masterpiece. The vivid purple color contrasts distinctly with the gentle, unfocused scenery of abundant green foliage.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Floss Flower

Are you looking for a quick and easy-to-grow annual flower? Floss flower is a vibrant and showy plant that will grow from seed to full bloom within a single growing season. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will share tips on how to best grow this attractive garden beauty.

A vibrant array of yellow and purple flowers creates a lush tapestry of colors, forming a captivating sight. Their tall, elegant stems adorned with delicate leaves sway gently in the breeze, exuding natural grace and beauty.

Flowers

11 Native Perennials to Direct Sow this Fall

Are you looking for some native perennial wildflowers to grow in your garden? Direct seeding in fall gives you a head start on beautiful spring blooms! Starting new perennials from seed is both economical and enjoyable. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 11 native perennial wildflowers you can sow this fall.

A ladybug rests on a yellow umbel flower. ready to prey on pests like aphids.

Garden Pests

How to Plant a Biocontrolled Garden to Regulate Pests

How do you keep aphids, hornworms, and other garden pests in check without nasty sprays or tedious hand-picking? Nature’s ancient food webs can help you create a self-regulated garden that acts like a natural ecosystem. Biocontrol, or biological control, is a pest-control method using natural predators and other organisms to keep pests in check.