How To Turn Your Patio Into a Hummingbird Paradise

humming bird perched on bird feeder

Hummingbirds are fascinating and remarkable birds. They are small and therefore have a high metabolism. They need to eat regularly during the day to maintain their body functions. Hummingbirds must feed every 15 minutes to keep up with the body’s metabolism. They have a high demand for nectar, making it … Read more

Potted Plants that Will Attract Hummingbirds to Your Home

Here are 5 plants that will bring hummingbirds to your garden or patio: 1. California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) A low-growing evergreen shrub native to the southwestern US. It is adorned with gray-green leaves and trumpet-shaped red flowers blooming in late summer. They produce nectar which attracts hummingbirds. They will also … Read more

If You Have Horses, Beware of These Wildflowers!

buttercup

Horses are smart animals and will usually avoid eating plants that are poisonous to them. However, it is important to know which wildflowers are toxic to horses so as to avoid mowing them for hay or planting them in your field. You may also remove them if they are present. … Read more

11 Edible Wildflowers That Belong on Your Plate

Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Wildflowers are diverse and can be used as a food source for you and your kids. You can forage for edible flowers and leaves in your garden to add color and flavor to your foods. Once you learn to identify the edible wildflowers from the poisonous wildflowers you can eat … Read more

11 Poisonous Wildflowers You Should Never Eat or Touch

Oleander (Nerium oleander)

Wildflowers add to the aesthetic appeal of your garden and promote local biodiversity. While some are edible, a variety of wildflowers are harmful and toxic to humans and animals when eaten or touched. Some variants are mild irritants, while some can be deadly to anyone who comes into contact with … Read more

Why You Should Never Pick Wildflowers (Even If They Look Harmless)

Common Dog-violet - Viola riviniana

Many wildflowers are fragile and will wilt and die if they are picked. Others are poisonous and should not be touched or eaten. There are few legal limitations to picking wildflowers in many areas. However, ethically and morally, you should not pick wildflowers because of the environmental ramifications.  Extinction of … Read more

Wildflower Meadows: Pros, Cons, and Surprising Truths

Wildflower meadows are colorful, vibrant and full of life. Birds, bees and butterflies love an established wildflower garden and enjoy the nectar from flowers. Birds will also feed on small insects in the meadow and fallen seeds. There are many advantages and a few drawbacks to establishing a wildflower meadow. … Read more

The Simple Way To Plant and Maintain a Wildflower Garden Border

Candytuft (Iberis umbellate)

It is easy to grow wildflowers along garden borders. Pick the right location, the best plants that suit your growing conditions and also which ones you think will look best in your garden. Use the available space on your borders to ensure your wildflowers remain within the allocated area. To … Read more