Two summers ago, as I pondered how to address ground ivy(Glechoma hederacea)in the front yard, my husband stopped mowing there so the bees could feed on the plant’s early flowers and nest in the bare patches of soil between. By fall, when the ground ivy had continued to spread and I...
A.A weed is simply an unwanted plant. I know it’s pretty subjective, because what’s one person’s weed is another person’s wildflower. I know a lot of people like to grow Queen Anne’s lace, or wild carrot [Daucus carota], because it’s pretty, it’s beautiful. But it’s qui...
(You can also plant swamp milkweed and its cultivars closer together, and just thin the plants as they grow in.) Watering With the exception of swamp milkweed (which needs a naturally moist environment or regular watering), other species of milkweed have average to less than average water ...
Some examples include tall liatris, purple coneflower, swamp milkweed, coreopsis, manzanita, and California poppy. Check with your local extension office to learn about native plants for your area, or visit the Xerces Society for regional native plant lists. 7. Let herbs bloom. Once you're ...
Plant a tree or scatter native wildflower seeds to promote clean air and the survival of indigenous wildlife. Host a clothing swap or clothing repair party to encourage your friends (and yourself) to recycle old garments rather than buy new ones. Volunteer to pick up litter in a local park ...
Plant a tree or scatter native wildflower seeds to promote clean air and the survival of indigenous wildlife. Host a clothing swap or clothing repair party to encourage your friends (and yourself) to recycle old garments rather than buy new ones. Volunteer to pick up litter in a local park ...