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Putting Gravel In Potted Lavender Plants: Why It Is Recommended And What The Benefits Are

staff@housedigest.com (Kristina Hicks-Hamblin) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Lavender is a wonderful addition to any garden thanks to its aromatic properties, edibility, and as indoor decor. Gravel can help it stay healthy in a planter.

Gardener Combines Two Kitchen Staples To Make Orchids Rebloom With This Simple DIY

staff@housedigest.com (Becca Cullum-Green) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Orchids are attractive houseplants, and when kept healthy, they can blossom over and over. This simple homemade tonic can help your plants thrive.

They Made A Charming Wheelbarrow Planter From Fallen Branches

staff@housedigest.com (Shannon Severson) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Let's be really real. The standard ol' planters you get at garden centers seem downright boring when compared with a wheelbarrow you can weave from branches!

Not Coffee Grounds: 3 Natural Fertilizers For Thriving Petunias

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Petunias are a staple in any flower garden because they're easy to grow and come in a wide range of colors and growth habits. Here's how to keep yours thriving.

What Does It Mean When Hydrangea Flowers Turn Green?

staff@housedigest.com (Peg Aloi) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

While hydrangeas come in a swath of pretty hues, you might have noticed green blooms on certain varieties. Our gardening expert explains why this happens.

Not Hydrangeas: The Shrub With Long-Lasting Fresh-Smelling Flowers

staff@housedigest.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Hydrangeas have grand blooms, but they're everywhere. For something different, try this shrub, which is gaining popularity in butterfly gardens in Zones 7 to 9.

27 Bold Purple Flowers That Hummingbirds Can't Resist

staff@housedigest.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Though hummingbirds famously love the color red, purple flowers are also a safe bet to attract them, especially when they're as rich in nectar as these.

Gardener Transforms Fence Scrap Into A Beautiful Garden Bed With An Impressive DIY

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0000

In need of more space to grow pretty flowering plants or vegetables? You can easily DIY a large, high-quality wooden garden bed from old fence posts and slats.

How To Reduce Ticks In Your Yard With A Pretty White Flower

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0000

If you're regularly troubled by ticks, you can supplement your existing defenses by growing and using a pretty, white-flowering perennial daisy in your garden.

You Don't Need Hydrangeas: There's An Ornamental Grass That Butterflies Love

staff@housedigest.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Despite their showy blooms, hydrangeas aren't exactly the best plants for attracting butterflies. This low-maintenance ornamental is a surprising alternative.

Add Privacy To Your Backyard With The Help Of An Easy-Care Fragrant Shrub

staff@housedigest.com (Melody Ip) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Trying to keep prying eyes out of your backyard? Don't spend lots of money on a fence. This pretty flowering shrub with year-round interest will do the trick.

Change Up Your Typical Mums For A Pretty Fall Flower That Thrives In Shaded Beds

staff@housedigest.com (Amy Horton) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000

This perennial flower thrives in the shade and its blooms last even after the first frost. It is perfect to plant as ground cover or border flowers.

This Strange Plant Is Completely White And Has No Chlorophyll At All

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Does your property back onto woodland? There might be a ghost of a plant lurking in the darkness, feeding off the sugars of fungi growing on beech tree roots.

The Bold And Beautiful Plant That Gives A Tropical Look To A Shaded Flower Bed

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Live in a cold climate but love tropical flowering plants? Get the look by planting this pretty native shade plant in areas of your yard the sun barely reaches.

Not Hostas: The Beautiful Perennial Wildflower Perfect For Your Shaded Garden

staff@housedigest.com (Megan Newton) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000

For many home gardeners, hostas are a staple for shady spots. But, there is another option that offers beautiful blooms and easy-to-care-for characteristics.

The Medicinal Perennial That'll Fill Your Garden With Dainty Flowers

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Love white-flowering plants? This perennial herb may be the next plant you add to your garden. It's covered in clouds of scented flowers in early to mid-summer.

Fill Partly Shaded Fall Flower Beds With A Vibrant Ornamental Grass

staff@housedigest.com (Melody Ip) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Colorful flower beds aren't reserved for spring and summer. This ornamental grass can add texture and color to your fall flower beds, even in shady spots.

It's Not Invasive Knapweed: The Native Plant You Should Stop Pulling

staff@housedigest.com (Nancy Schaffer) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Sometimes, a much-wanted native wildflower can look like an invasive species. Learn to identify this purple-flowering plant before you accidentally remove it.

Why Potted Hydrangeas Often Don't Return After Winter

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000

If you've purchased a potted hydrangea only to be disappointed that it didn't bloom again after the cold months, it's likely due to the type of hydrangea it is.

It's Not Phlox: The Old-Fashioned Pink Perennial Gardeners Used To Attract Pollinators

staff@housedigest.com (Megan Newton) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

For beautiful blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and birds, you may be able to grow this hardy herbaceous perennial in your pollinator garden.