House Digest

Aphids are an unwanted plant pest known to most gardeners, but getting rid of these pesky insects is probably easier than you realize. Here's how.

The Lazy Gardeners' Trick For Dealing With Aphids In The Garden

Homes & Gardens

There are a few reasons why your fig tree might not be providing its delicious fruit, but that doesn't mean it's time to give up

How to get a fig tree to fruit – 3 expert tips for an abundant harvest of sweet fruit

If you planted fruit trees dreaming of harvesting juicy pears, pie-ready apples, and sweet summer peaches fresh from your own backyard, then trees that grow and bloom without producing bountiful fruit are a maddening puzzle. However, most of the reasons fruit trees don't produce fruit are easy to anticipate—and simple...

Why Your Fruit Trees Aren't Bearing Fruit—and How to Fix It

Gardening Know How

Invest in a bountiful crop of water-wise fruit trees that will thrive in hot, dry summers, and yield tasty home-grown produce.

8 Drought-Tolerant Fruit Trees That Will Survive The Heat – And Produce A Delicious Harvest

If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard, plant these perennials. Learn which perennial flowers attract hummingbirds and where to plant them.

11 Perennial Plants That Will Fill Your Yard With Hummingbirds

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Dengarden

People are so jealous and he can't help them.

Florida Gardener's Lemon Tree Grows Like a Weed and People Are Baffled by the Reasoning

A-Z-Animals

Hummingbirds are very fast animals. Their wings beat 80 times per second, and their heart beats up to 1,260 beats per minute. But their wings and circulatory systems aren’t the only things that are speedy. Hummingbirds have one of the fastest metabolisms of any animal on the planet. In fact, their metabolisms are over 75 […]

4 Foods You Can Feed Hummingbirds Other than Sugar Water

If you’re looking to add a splash of color to your garden while also attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium spp.) is the perfect choice. This native perennial, known for its tall stature and clusters of purple flowers, is a magnet for pollinators. As a gardener, I find Joe-Pye weed to be an essential plant for creating a lively and beautiful garden ecosystem.

The Native Pink Flower Hummingbirds And Butterflies Can’t Get Enough Of

Real Simple

Get shade, privacy, and great curb appeal without all the effort.

8 Low Maintenance Trees to Upgrade Your Yard

This easy addition to your home garden can benefit every flower onsite and help build and maintain a thriving community of butterflies. Learn more.

The Tiny Garden Feature That Has A Big Butterfly Payoff

Livingetc

Bring home one of these exotic shrubs for a picturesque and tranquil outdoor garden feel

5 Types Of Olive Trees You Should Plant In Your Backyard for a Mediterranean Oasis

Put together a hanging basket for hummingbirds that will attract these important tiny pollinators. They love colorful blossoms!

How To Grow A Hanging Basket For Hummingbirds – With Plants They Can’t Resist!

Looking to sell your house or just beautify it for yourself? These five trees will kick your curb appeal up a notch.

5 Best Front Yard Trees To Boost Your Curb Appeal

Support your homegrown crops – and embrace vertical gardening – with these flexible and attractive vegetable trellis ideas to suit all budgets and styles.

14 Vegetable Trellis Ideas To Maximize Your Garden Harvest

Hibiscus plants boast some of the largest and most colorful blooms among their perennial peers. The ultimate goal is flowers when you grow and care for one of these shrubs. We want as many as possible, for as long as possible. So when they fall off sooner than we expected, the disappointment is real.

Why is My Hibiscus Dropping Flowers?

In warm weather, there are lots of pesky bugs to avoid. One lesser-known pest is the midge bug. Find out more about these common insects and how to avoid them.

What Are Midge Bugs & Why Are They Attracted To Your Yard?

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Hummingbirds are delightful visitors to any garden, known for their iridescent colors and rapid wing beats. These tiny birds are attracted to specific flowers that provide the nectar they need to fuel their high-energy lifestyles. By planting the right flowers, you can create a hummingbird haven in your backyard, ensuring these fascinating creatures return year after year.

What Plants Do Hummingbirds Love the Most?

Woman and Home

Deadheading is one of the most beneficial garden practices but will your hydrangeas thank you for it?

This Fast-Growing Fruit Tree May Be The Key To Attracting More Birds To Your Yard

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