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Say Goodbye To Traditional Mulch: Use This Golden Perennial For Fewer Weeds Under Trees & Shrubs

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0000

The purpose of mulch? Among the reasons, holding on to moisture and suppressing weeds. Given this, you might consider growing this perennial as a living mulch.

Your Store-Bought Potted Petunias Will Look 10x Lusher With This Easy Step

staff@housedigest.com (Katy Willis) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Store-bought petunias can go from lush to droopy fast. The problem may have less to do with feeding them and more to do with what's happening inside the pot.

This Late-Blooming Perennial Flowers After Lavender Has Faded And Attracts Birds & Butterflies

staff@housedigest.com (Megan Newton) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0000

Lavender doesn't provide blooms forever. One colorful late-season perennial can help keep your pollinator garden active as summer gives way to fall.

Not Just Summer: The Beautiful Hydrangea That Blooms Until First Frost

staff@housedigest.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Why let the color fade when you can keep the show going? There are several fun reblooming varieties to choose from, with colors and sizes to suit your garden.

Digging Too Deep? There's An Amazon Find That Measures For Bulbs Exactly

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:40:00 +0000

Bulbs are finicky because some species have specific planting depths that can be tricky to get right. This tool helps with that while saving your back to boot.

Forget Hydrangeas: The Beautiful Shrub That's Filled With Fragrant White Flowers

staff@housedigest.com (Melody Ip) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000

This deciduous shrub has pretty pink buds that bloom into white flowers for spring. They also have a similar look to hydrangeas, and attract pollinators.

The Dense Evergreen Shrub That'll Fill Your Yard With Highly Fragrant White Flowers

staff@housedigest.com (Masie O'Toole) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

This evergreen shrub's flowers aren't the star of the show visually - but their fragrance, reminiscent of vanilla or fresh apricot, will take over your garden.

Not Pansies: The Old-Fashioned Purple Flowers Gardeners Still Love To Grow

staff@housedigest.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Like many trends, some classic flowers stand the test of time. Since they were brought to the U.S. centuries ago, this flower has been a staple in home gardens.

Where To Avoid Planting Mums In Your Garden

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Mums are a quintessential fall flower, and many types can thrive year after year - but only in the right conditions, with enough sunlight and the right soil.

Save Toilet Paper Tubes To Create A Bee-Friendly Pollinator Garden

staff@housedigest.com (Kristina Hicks-Hamblin) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Some data says that a person on average uses one roll of toilet paper a week. If so, that's 52 tubes that would be tossed. This DIY saves them for the bees!

Not Mums: The Vibrant Fall Flower That Gardeners Love Planting In The Shade

staff@housedigest.com (Jennifer M. McNeill) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

This plant thrives in shade and stands out for the direction its blooms grow: downward. Its flowers are often two-toned and can keep blooming until first frost.

Skip Mums: These Fall-Blooming Flowers Will Thrive In Heavy Clay Soil Without Amendments

staff@housedigest.com (Annette Hird) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:40:00 +0000

Different heights make these fall bloomers a natural pairing, creating a layered, dynamic flower bed that brings late-season color to a challenging spot.

The Fragrant Shrub Gardeners Rarely Grow Anymore (For Good Reason)

staff@housedigest.com (Baylee Bunce) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

This shrub isn't bothered by poor soil, nor salt. Its resilience is a key reason it was once grown, not to mention its showy pink blossoms and fragrance.

The Pretty Purple Perennial That Doubles As A Great Mulch Alternative

staff@housedigest.com (Kristina Hicks-Hamblin) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

While some plants make great living mulch, others work better for cut-and-drop mulching. This pretty purple-flowering plant falls into the latter category.

The Aromatic Herb That'll Not Only Grow Tall But Fill Your Yard With Pollinators

staff@housedigest.com (Jennifer M. McNeill) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Most herbs are quite short: even unruly basil maxes out at 3 feet tall. Finding a tall native herb with an abundance of summer blooms is most gardeners' dream.

Not Lantana, Not Zinnia: The Orchid-Like Flower Hummingbirds Go Nuts Over

staff@housedigest.com (Nancy Schaffer) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Hummingbirds love red, nectar-filled flowers, but they're also attracted to pink blooms, which this snapdragon lookalike produces in abundance on tall stems.

The October-Blooming Flower You Can Enjoy Longer Than Mums

staff@housedigest.com (Baylee Bunce) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

This herbaceous perennial has 23 species, and their blooms last for up to three months. Some species let you enjoy their flowers through much of November.

Say Goodbye To Traditional Mulch: The New Hydrangea Variety That Can Help Suppress Weeds

staff@housedigest.com (Sakshi Khaitan) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0000

The key to this hydrangea variety's weed suppression? Its height versus its spread. This innovative flowering shrub comes in three colors with names to match.

Not Hydrangeas: The Violet-Blue Flower With Peculiar Buds That Gardeners Rarely Grow

staff@housedigest.com (Ellen Douglas) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

If you're tired of the usual blue-flowering plants, try this quirky species that's beloved by bumblebees. Oh, and did we mention it's native to North America?

Not Basil, Not Cilantro: The Lemon-Scented Herb With Flowers You'll Want In Your Garden

staff@housedigest.com (Rachael Green) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Sure, we all love the regular ol' herbs like basil and cilantro, but sometimes you just want something with a little zest. This fragrant herb will do the trick.