Liatris is a genus of flowers that contains over 50 species!  Most species are native to North America.  Some species only inhabit a small part of the country, while others cover wide...

Are your coneflowers getting really big? Are the centers dying while the rest of the plant seems healthy? It may be time to divide your Echinacea purpurea. Dividing perennials is very easy, even...

American Germander is a herbaceous perennial wildflower native to North America. Scientifically known as Teucrium canadense, it grows one to three feet tall in full sun or partial shade, it blooms...

At Growit Buildit, we are passionate about gardening with our kids! Our kids have some great garden tools that we have had for about 2 years now.  They get so much use, I wanted to share some ideas...

Big Bluestem Blooming Most species of Ornamental Grass that are grown in the garden are clump-forming with fibrous roots.  Over time, the base clumps of these grasses will increase in diameter. ...

My kids love their little Matchbox and Hot Wheels Cars - much like all little kids and toddlers.  One day my little boy started making small 'tunnels' and garages out of his Megablocks.  I...