Creating a bee-friendly garden doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated. With a few strategic choices, you can design a low-maintenance perennial border that attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while enhancing the beauty of your garden. These bee-friendly perennial borders not only require minimal upkeep but also offer an abundance of nectar throughout the seasons. By selecting the right

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in Borders, Easy to Grow, Fragrant, Garden Tips, Pollinator Friendly

The best time to plant spring flowering bulbs is in fall, about 6 weeks before the first frost. Any time between September and December is ideal if the ground is not frozen. But sometimes life happens, things get busy and it’s easy to forget about the boxes of bulbs sitting happily in your garage. Never fear! These resilient little bulbs

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in Container Gardening, Daffodil, Easy to Grow, Fall, Garden Tips, Hyacinth, Muscari, Spring, Tulips

As the leaves turn crisp and the air fills with the scent of pumpkin spice, Halloween approaches with its delightful mix of candy and creepiness. This time of year, we embrace the thrill of spooky decorations and the allure of all things goth. But why stop at just cobwebs and jack-o'-lanterns? Elevate your outdoor aesthetic with a Halloween planter that

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in Container Gardening, Easy to Grow, Fall, Garden Tips, Grasses, Perennials

Community centers on fellowship with others, especially around a common interest. At Florissa, there is nothing we love more than seeing a community gather and grow together around a shared love of gardening and the outdoors. We get to delight in our online community of readers that share in horticultural information and knowledge with us. But there is nothing better

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in Container Gardening, Crocus, Fall, Garden Tips

Planting bulbs in the fall is the easiest way to guarantee a beautiful show come springtime. Planting Spring flowering bulbs doesn’t require any advanced horticultural knowledge. It’s simple with just a few steps you will have amazing success! When to plant Bulbs can be planted as soon as you purchase them, even as early as September. The ideal time frame for planting

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in Easy to Grow, Fall, Garden Tips, How to Plant, Grow and Care, Tulips

Garlic, with its health benefits, rich flavour and culinary versatility, is a staple in kitchens worldwide. While garlic is readily available at grocery stores, there's something deeply satisfying about planting, growing and harvesting garlic from your garden or patio. Growing your own garlic allows you to experience the rewarding process of nurturing a plant from planting to harvest. Then you

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in Alliums, Container Gardening, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow, Garden Tips, Garlic, Hardy, How to Plant, Grow and Care, Pollinator Friendly, Summer

Gardening in the shade offers a unique and rewarding experience for those willing to embrace its challenges. While shaded and low-light areas may initially seem limiting, there is a world of possibilities to create a lush, tranquil retreat. Shade gardens can be incredibly beautiful, showcasing a variety of plants with rich foliage, delicate flowers, and intriguing textures. The cooler, sheltered

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in Borders, Container Gardening, Easy to Grow, Garden Tips, Hosta, Perennials, Summer

Gardening with native plants is a rewarding practice that harmonizes the beauty of natural landscapes with the ecological needs of local wildlife. Native plants, are those that have evolved naturally within a specific region. For home gardeners, they offer a sustainable and low-maintenance alternative to exotic flora. By incorporating these indigenous species into gardens, gardeners can create thriving habitats that

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in Garden Tips, Perennials, Spring, Summer