Companion planting isn’t new. The practice has been used for decades, mostly for agricultural reasons. However, the home gardening community has found companion planting has a place outside agriculture. Certain plants benefit others by reducing| Blooming Backyard
Have you ever come across a plant that looks eerily similar to lavender, but just doesn’t fit the profile? Maybe the leaves are an odd shape, or the crushed flowers don’t have that quintessential calming| Blooming Backyard
Imagine the splendor of growing a garden just as nature intended! Not only is growing plants that will self-seed cost-effective, but it can also be low maintenance. Are You Thinking of Volunteering? Plants that sprout| Blooming Backyard
Lavender is a home garden favorite - an absolute must-have in all gardens. You probably know all the benefits of this evergreen perennial, that’s why you’ve planted it in that beautifully sunny spot in your| Blooming Backyard
Lavender (Lavandula) is a lovely evergreen shrub that is well-known for its outstandingly fragrant flowers and foliage. Depending on the variety, the foliage varies from a dark green hue to a silvery gray coloration. Dainty| Blooming Backyard
Isn’t that the goal, to be completely low maintenance and look great while you’re at it? It’s no longer function, style, fashion, or trend. If we want to have beautiful blooming backyards, choosing tough, self-reliant| Blooming Backyard
Butterflies add that extra special something to the blooming garden. They arrive in waves spring through fall. Not only gorgeous but a symbol of success for the environmentally minded gardener. Butterfly Bloom Time So many| Blooming Backyard