Growing borage for companionship? We must be kidding, right? We’re dead serious. You may not appreciate the companionship, but your tomatoes and strawberries do. Among its many virtues, borage is a companion plant that repels garden pests and attracts native...
Hydrangea plants are Native Americans. They’re also Native Asians. The flowering plants were first cultivated in Japan, a country known for its gardening traditions and deep appreciation of nature. Hydrangea fossils date back 40-65 million years and have been...
When was the last time you saw a floral display that floored you? The Rose Parade on your 8K TV? Or the elaborate floral pageant at your friend’s wedding last month? The average American wedding spends $2,200 on flowers, typically accounting for 8-10% of the...
Is your balcony as bare as a hospital hallway? Perhaps it’s time to spruce things up — and what better way than with flowering plants? A few well-chosen plants can transform your space into a relaxing retreat and most-favored destination for pollinating...
Dirt is the downside of gardening. You pick it up on the soles of your shoes and track it into the kitchen, foyer, car, or wherever else you go. And when the rains come, you may as well move to the garage if you want to preserve the new carpet in your home. A...
