Savvy Gardening

Butterfly host plants: How to provide food for young caterpillars

If I see a butterfly flitting about my yard, I’ll stop everything I’m doing to watch it. I feel so happy knowing my garden is a haven for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. And I’m mindful of trying to incorporate plants for a butterfly’s entire life cycle. That’s where butterfly host plants come into the picture. There are lots of articles about planting pollinator gardens to provide nectar to butterflies and other insects. Adding host plants will help to support the caterpillar stage.

Perennial onions: 6 types of perennial onions for vegetable gardens

Written by Niki Jabbour

My motto is to garden smarter not harder, and growing perennial onions is an easy way to ensure a reliable annual harvest. There are many fuss-free types of perennial onions that provide flavorful bulbs, greens, or stalks. Read on to discover six of my essential perennial onions as well as information on how to plant, grow, and harvest each type.

Jewel orchid care: How to grow Ludisia discolor

Written by Jessica Walliser

Looking for an adorable, no-fuss houseplant with beautiful foliage, an easy disposition, and cute-as-a-button flowers? Look no further than the jewel orchid! Also known as the Ludisia orchid, these little gems are quickly becoming a popular choice for growing in terrariums and on windowsills. Unlike other orchids that grow in trees, jewel orchids are terrestrial orchids that grow in the soil under the shade of the tropical forest. In this article, you’ll learn all about jewel orchid care and why you should consider adding one (or more!) of these cuties to your collection.
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Types of geraniums: Annual pelargoniums for the garden

Written by Tara Nolan

When you’re strolling around the garden center, geraniums are among those common, dependable choices in the annuals section that are perfect for both flowerbeds and containers. But have you ever been confused when you wander among the perennials and find geraniums there, too? There are both annual and perennial geraniums. For the purpose of this article, I’m going to focus on annual types of geraniums, which are actually pelargoniums.

How to grow Salpiglossis: The painted tongue flower

Written by Jessica Walliser

Salpiglossis is a really fun plant. Let me start by saying you shouldn’t be intimidated by its fancy name (pronounced (sal-pih-GLOSS-iss) because you can always refer to it by its many common names, including painted tongue flower, tube tongue, and the velvet trumpet flower. No matter what you call it, this underused cool weather annual is a terrific addition to your flower beds and containers. In this article, I’ll share plenty of growing tips and care info for this beautiful flower.
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How to care for a kangaroo fern – A simple guide

Written by Jessica Walliser

If you are looking to add a plant with a lush, tropical vibe to your houseplant collection, look no further than the kangaroo fern. This fern has the “rainforest look” mastered! Plus, they are easy to care for, especially when compared to some other fussier fern species. In this article, I’ll share everything there is to know and love about the kangaroo fern and offer plenty of tips for its care, from watering and fertilizing to repotting and propagation.
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