Attracting birds to your yard with feeders is a fun activity and enjoyable. And while bird feeders are very relaxing to look at, filling them with seed isn't free. If squirrels or deer are eating...
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The Butterfly Bush is one of the most popular flowering shrubs in suburban landscapes, and it is easy to see why. It has a long bloom period of showy flowers. These flowers produce lots of nectar...
8 Native Plants To Support Monarch Butterflies (That aren’t milkweed)
The relationship between the Monarch Butterfly and Milkweed is famous. Almost anyone you talk to, whether it's a stranger or friend is aware of the fact that Monarchs depend on Milkweed for their...
One of the best tools a frugal woodworker can own is a scrub plane. No other tool can do the job of flattening a board for so little up-front cost. And while owning hand planes isn't that common...
Ok - so one characteristic most of us can admire in a flower is a sweet smelling flower. Well, I decided to compile this rather large list of fragrant natives that you can add to your garden. It is...
Japanese Stiltgrass – An Introduction To A Horrible Invasive Plant
If you're reading this, then it is likely that you have just discovered Japanese Stiltgrass. Perhaps you found it through a plant identification app, or discovered an infestation in your...