Hibiscus laevis (Halberd-leaf Rosemallow) is one of the most elegant flowers I've ever grown. Blooming large rose-like flowers in late summer, this tall beauty can really stand out amongst the...

If you are looking for a tall, dramatic, mid-summer display then Prairie Blazing Star is for you. This is one of the tallest varieties of Liatris you can grow, and it can make a dramatic focal point...

Foxglove Beardtongue is one of the showier native wildflowers in North America. Frequently seen in clearings, ditches, and prairies, the white flowers are excellent for attracting pollinators and...

Americans spend crazy amounts of money on their lawn each year, much of this cost going to synthetic fertilizers. But you can do your lawn, and soil a great service by simply top dressing your grass...

If one of your goals is to provide habitat for Monarch Butterflies, then Whorled Milkweed can fill that role. It is quite prolific in spreading via runners (rhizome roots), but it stays quite short,...

Wooden mallets can be one of the most useful tools you can own. Their large size can ensure you make contact with your blow, they won't damage and mar furniture or other items like a metal hammer,...