By Jennifer Poindexter A few years ago, I was throwing away my decorative mums that the fall frost had finally ruined. My neighbor saw me, and said, “What are you doing?” I explained that my mums had died, and he quickly let me know that mums are a great perennial in my … [Read more...]
How can I tell if my dahlia tubers are dead?
QUESTION: How can I tell if my dahlia tubers are dead? I've had them sitting around a while and I am wondering if I can still plant them. They still look like a root. - Willamette G JENNIFER POINDEXTER AT GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: There are a few signs that your dahlia tubers … [Read more...]
What red flowers attract hummingbirds? (10 Favorites I Recommend)
QUESTION: Which red flowers attract hummingbirds? I am looking to get more red in my flower garden this year, but I also want my garden to be hummingbird friendly so I want to make sure to avoid anything they don't like or is bad for them. - Anne R JENNIFER POINDEXTER AT … [Read more...]
15 Beneficial Plants for Bees and Other Pollinators
By Jennifer Poindexter If you’re a gardener, have you considered adding beekeeping to your list of hobbies? Even if you aren’t sold on the idea of raising bees, it could be beneficial to find ways to invite them into your growing space. Bees are wonderful pollinators and … [Read more...]
Cut Flower Garden Mistakes: Avoid These Errors I Made
By Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever tried something on a whim? That’s how my disastrous cut flower garden started. We moved our chickens to a new (and updated) chicken coop. When I took down their old coop and fenced grazing area, I had a plot filled with rich, well-worked … [Read more...]
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