Lauren Krystaf

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News Writer at HouseDigest

Resource Writer at Collider

List Writer at Back Yard Boss

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Articles

The Genius Gardening Hack That Lets Pollinators In But Keeps Squirrels Out

6 days ago | housedigest.com | Lauren Krystaf

While having a garden bustling with wildlife is generally a good thing, squirrels are often an exception to this rule. As cute as the little rodents may be, they are notorious for their tendency to dig up bulbs and uproot plants. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to exclude squirrels from your garden while still allowing bees and other small pollinators in to pollinate your plants. However, there is a brilliant hack that solves this dilemma — use a butterfly net as plant protection.
The Veggies That Grow Better With Rosemary Nearby

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Lauren Krystaf

If you're a fan of gardening, you've probably heard about the concept of companion plants. These are plants that grow well together and typically offer some type of protection or other advantage to one another. Companion planting benefits your garden, potentially resulting in better yields and less pest damage. Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is notably prized as a companion plant to veggies in the brassica family, including cabbage, kale, and broccoli.
The Low-Maintenance Shrub That Gives Your Yard A Polished Look Year-Round

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Lauren Krystaf

Who doesn't love having elegant and polished landscaping with minimal effort? While some shrubs require a lot of work to maintain, or only look nice for a few months of the year, other shrubs can make your landscaping look great all year. One of the best shrubs for year-round beauty with minimal effort is the stunning 'Bordeaux' yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria). 'Bordeaux' yaupon holly is an adorable shrub that rarely grows past 5 feet tall by 6 feet wide.
The Evergreen Climber That Turns Your Garden Into A Pollinator Paradise

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Lauren Krystaf

Climbing plants are a fitting option for adding vertical interest to your garden. If those climbers are also evergreen and appealing to pollinators, then that's even better. Unfortunately, some common climbing plants like English ivy (Hedera helix) are extremely invasive in the United States, making them poor choices for landscaping. Luckily, there are many good alternatives for invasive English ivy in your garden.
The Evergreen Climber That Turns Your Garden Into A Pollinator Paradise

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Lauren Krystaf

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysClimbing plants are a fitting option for adding vertical interest to your garden. If those climbers are also evergreen and appealing to pollinators, then that's even better.
Transform Your Yard With A Privacy Shrub That Birds Love

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Lauren Krystaf

If some parts of your yard are in the sun while others are in shade, it can be challenging to create a hedge of uniform privacy shrubs that flourish in all lighting conditions. If you're hoping to use these plants to attract birds as well, then the challenge is even greater. Luckily, Japanese cleyera (Cleyera japonica) is not only a great privacy shrub and hedge plant that can thrive in a variety of light levels, but its berries are also a huge hit with birds.
Create A Butterfly Paradise With A Fast-Growing Flower You Can Grow From Seed

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Lauren Krystaf

As delightful as it can be to grow a colorful flower garden just for yourself, creating one that butterflies, and other pollinators enjoy can be even better. Unfortunately, purchasing plants to fill a garden can be expensive. Luckily, zinnias (Zinnia elegans), one of the best flowers for attracting butterflies to your garden, can be easily and quickly grown from seeds. Zinnias are perfect even for gardeners who do not have much experience growing flowers from seeds.
Create A Butterfly Paradise With A Fast-Growing Flower You Can Grow From Seed

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Lauren Krystaf

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysAs delightful as it can be to grow a colorful flower garden just for yourself, creating one that butterflies, and other pollinators enjoy can be even better. Unfortunately, purchasing plants to fill a garden can be expensive.
Create A Butterfly Paradise With A Fast-Growing Flower You Can Grow From Seed

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Lauren Krystaf

As delightful as it can be to grow a colorful flower garden just for yourself, creating one that butterflies, and other pollinators enjoy can be even better. Unfortunately, purchasing plants to fill a garden can be expensive. Luckily, zinnias (Zinnia elegans), one of the best flowers for attracting butterflies to your garden, can be easily and quickly grown from seeds. Zinnias are perfect even for gardeners who do not have much experience growing flowers from seeds.
The Gorgeous Pink Flowering Shrub That's Great For Preventing Soil Erosion - House Digest

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Lauren Krystaf

Few things are more frustrating than putting effort and money into improving the soil in your yard and garden, only to have that soil eroded away by rain and wind. Luckily, growing the right plants can go a long way towards holding the soil in place and keeping erosion from ruining your landscape. One of the best and most beautiful shrubs for erosion control is the stunning desert willow (Chilopsis linearis).