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4 days ago | 
housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer
Have you wondered why hummingbird feeders are usually red? It's because red flowers often signal that the nectar will be an especially good source of energy for the tiny birds. They also like tubular or bell-shaped flowers, so when you're looking for plants that will fill your yard with hummingbirds, these features are useful. The Maltese cross (Silene chalcedonica) will fit the bill for anyone looking to turn their yard into a pollinator paradise.
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5 days ago | 
housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer
What gardener doesn't dream of a romantic arbor or pergola covered in bountiful flowers? If your mind's eye sees that arbor covered in wisteria (Wisteria spp.) it's important to know exactly what you're dealing with. Many common wisterias are incredibly aggressive growers. From Texas to Maine, the Japanese and Chinese varieties of these plants are considered invasive. These plants are adaptable to multiple light conditions and spread through rhizomes.
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5 days ago | 
housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer
There are plenty of potential mistakes to avoid when growing flowers from seed. From getting your timing right to picking the perfect seed-starting soil mix, there's a lot to consider. Choosing the right pot may seem simple until you see the many options available, including the pots made famous on "Shark Tank": CowPots.
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5 days ago | 
housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer
If you've got a small garden space but big dreams of growing fruit, there's a type of tree you must know: the stepover apple. Technically, this plant doesn't grow just one specific variety of fruit — it's any low-growing apple tree of about 18 inches tall, pruned and trained to stay so small you can easily step over it. In a petite garden, every bit of space counts, and with the right technique, you can get a stepover apple tree to double as a fence.
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5 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Theresa Cramer
If you've got a small garden space but big dreams of growing fruit, there's a type of tree you must know: the stepover apple. Technically, this plant doesn't grow just one specific variety of fruit — it's any low-growing apple tree of about 18 inches tall, pruned and trained to stay so small you can easily step over it. In a petite garden, every bit of space counts, and with the right technique, you can get a stepover apple tree to double as a fence.
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6 days ago | 
housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer
There are many ways to attract hummingbirds to your yard, including planting flowers they love. You can create the ideal conditions to attract these beautiful birds with a rain garden. When you hear the words "rain garden," you may not immediately think of hummingbirds, but these useful gardens can be a hummingbird magnet when done right. A rain garden is a collection of plants in a small depression, designed to collect rainwater runoff and filter it back into the ground.
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6 days ago | 
housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer
As lawns fall out of fashion, eco-friendly grass alternatives are becoming more popular. With plenty of options to choose from, it's important to pick the right one. Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) can be a great option for people with a sunny location and light soil. Mind you, this isn't the chamomile you will find in your teacup. Instead, it's a low-growing, creeping species that is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9.
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6 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Theresa Cramer
As lawns fall out of fashion, eco-friendly grass alternatives are becoming more popular. With plenty of options to choose from, it's important to pick the right one. Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) can be a great option for people with a sunny location and light soil. Mind you, this isn't the chamomile you will find in your teacup. Instead, it's a low-growing, creeping species that is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9.
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1 week ago | 
housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer
If you're looking for a ground cover to prevent weeds from taking over, you will likely come across suggestions to use creeping thyme. There are many common mistakes to avoid when using creeping thyme as a ground cover, however, there's one to keep in mind before you even head to the store: Don't buy the wrong one. There are many plants that fall under the umbrella of creeping thyme, and you will want to take some time to find the right one for your use.
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1 week ago | 
housedigest.com | Theresa Cramer
When you're short on garden space, every plant you choose needs to earn its keep. If you're looking for a beautiful and fragrant option to add to your small garden, consider the 'Peach Drift' rose (Rosa 'Meiggili'). It will not only bring a riot of color to your yard with flowers in a stunning patchwork of peach shades but also a lovely fragrance. Plus, for those low on space or looking for moveable options, you can grow Peach Drift in a pot.
