Discover how to grow, preserve, and decorate with pussy willow stems. Learn where to find them, care tips, and creative DIY ideas from Ashley Scott, a gardener with 10+ years of experience. If you’ve ever spotted those fuzzy, silvery-gray catkins on a pussy willow branch and wondered how to grow …
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Erosion Control Grass: Protect Your Slopes with the Right Plants
Discover the best erosion control grasses for slopes, how to plant them, and expert tips from Ashley Scott (10+ years gardening experience) to prevent soil loss. Hi, I’m Ashley Scott, a gardener with over a decade of experience transforming tricky landscapes. If you’ve ever struggled with soil washing away on …
Turk’s Cap Lily: A Complete Guide to Growing Lilium Superbum
Discover how to grow Turk’s Cap Lily (Lilium superbum) with Ashley Scott’s 10-year gardening insights. Learn about bulbs, deer resistance, propagation, and more! If you’ve ever stumbled upon a Turk’s Cap Lily (Lilium superbum) in the wild, you know it’s a showstopper. With its fiery orange-red petals curled backward like a turban …
Hummingbird Mint Plant: Your Complete Guide to Growing Agastache
Discover how to grow and care for hummingbird mint plants (Agastache) with expert tips from Ashley Scott. Learn about zones, deer resistance, toxicity, and where to buy! I’ve been gardening for over a decade, and few plants have brought me as much joy—or as many hummingbirds—as the hummingbird mint plant (Agastache). With …
Texas Mountain Laurel: A Gardener’s Guide to Growing This Fragrant Beauty
Discover everything about Texas Mountain Laurel—growth rate, care tips, uses, and common problems. Learn how to grow this fragrant native plant in your garden! When I first caught the sweet scent of Texas Mountain Laurel blooming in a neighbor’s yard, I was hooked. Its grape-like fragrance and vibrant purple flowers made me …