Key Takeaways • Annuals complete their cycle fast: Many, like poppies and cosmos, release thousands of seeds before dying within […]
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Maille-Rose Smith is a freelance writer and actor based in New York. She graduated from the University of Virginia. She enjoys watching theatre, reading mysteries, and listening to psychology podcasts. She is an orchid enthusiast and always has a basil plant growing in her kitchen.
9 Best Drought-Tolerant Ornamental Grasses
Key Takeaways • Wildlife-friendly options: Big bluestem, Elijah blue fescue, and leatherleaf sedge attract butterflies and other pollinators.• Plant with […]
9 Best Drought-Tolerant Annuals
When you want a splash of color around your mailbox or a cheerful summer garden display, annuals are surefire winners. […]
10 Best Drought-Tolerant Fruits
You don’t have to live in a dewy oasis to grow your own delicious, fresh fruits. A dry landscape may […]
9 Best Drought-Tolerant Vegetables
There’s nothing more satisfying than popping a flavorful homegrown tomato into your mouth at the peak of summer. But caring […]
How to Remove Grass
Key Takeaways • Four ways to remove grass: Methods are herbicide, digging, solarization, and sheet mulching, and chemical-free methods are […]
10 Best Native Plants for Albany
Key Takeaways • Ten native plants suit Albany winters: Trees, shrubs, wildflowers, a sedge, and a vine handle Albany’s snow […]
Fall Lawn Care Checklist for Albany
When the leaves turn golden, orange, and red, it’s tempting to take to the hills for long Hudson Valley bike […]
11 Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Asheville
9 Best Native Plants for Charleston
Here in the Holy City, native plants are the angels of lawn care. They’re specifically adapted to thrive in Charleston’s […]