Do you love the lush look of ferns in the garden? You can grow many beautiful ferns at home if you have favorable conditions. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 37 unique fern varieties for your landscape.
Are you curious about planting and growing your own Oregon grape plant? Oregon grape is a fascinating and useful landscaping plant native to the Pacific Northwest. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these spectacular plants.
Do you live in the Pacific Northwest and want to grow a healthy landscape without any invasive species? Invasive plants can take over your garden, invade nearby natural areas, and compete with native species. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares 28 invasive plants you should not introduce into your yard or garden.
Are you gardening in the northwestern United States and wondering which native plants you can grow in your yard? A diverse assortment of beautiful and interesting plants are native to your region and make excellent additions to your garden. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 31 wonderful native plants for Northwestern gardens.
Do you live in the northeastern United States and want to avoid invasive plants in your landscape? It doesn’t take long for invasive plants to take over your garden and spread into nearby natural areas. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 28 invasive plants you should avoid with suggestions for better alternatives.
Are you a Midwest gardener with concerns about invasive species? There are plenty of invasive plants that can not only take over your garden but spread into the neighboring landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 28 invasive species that Midwestern gardeners should watch out for, plus 28 alternative plants you can grow instead.
Are you interested in growing coral honeysuckle in your garden? This beautiful flowering vine is native to the southeastern United States and a magnet for hummingbirds! In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these spectacular plants.
If you live in the Southeastern United States, you are probably already familiar with some of the most common invasive plant species. Learn to recognize your region's invasive plants so you can keep them out of your landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will introduce 28 common invasive species of the Southeast and better alternatives for each.
Are you gardening in the Northeast and wondering which native plants to grow? There are plenty of beautiful native plants to compliment your landscape, from ground covers to trees and everything in between. In this article, garden expert Liessa Bowen introduces 31 fantastic native plants for Northeastern gardens.
Are you fed up with lawn maintenance and hoping to find a better option? There are a lot of reasons you should consider converting your lawn into something else. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen discusses 13 reasons to grow something other than grass.
Are you burnt out with your grassy lawn and ready to try something else? There are plenty of beautiful, interesting, and beneficial alternatives to a turfgrass lawn. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen explores the wonderful world of gardening beyond grass.
Do you enjoy bird watching, bird feeding, or simply knowing that birds enjoy your garden? There are many ways that gardeners can create a bird-friendly landscape. In this article, gardening and wildlife expert Liessa Bowen offers 17 tips to create your own bird-friendly garden.