Best Privacy Trees and Shrubs for Zones 5 & 6
Add beauty and privacy to your property with a living fence! Want to cover up the view of an unsightly building, block utility boxes from sight, or distance yourself …
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Zone 5 Fruit Trees
If you think fruit trees are only for folks living in warmer climates … read on and discover hardy fruit-bearing trees that thrive in our cold winters. There are …
Trees and Shrubs For Fall Color
One of the greatest things about fall is nature's spectacular color show! Vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow leaves dangling from the trees. Bushes and shrubs flocked in …
Discover Indoor Fruit Trees
Grow Fruit Indoors Looking to bring a little sunshine indoors? Think fruit trees only grow in the warmer states such as California and Florida … and no way can …
Zone 5 & 6 Flowering Trees
Flowering trees provide a wealth of benefits to a home and its surrounding landscape. These benefits can be environmental in nature, as well as aesthetic and financial … When …
Choosing Trees For Zone 5 & 6
Choosing and planting a healthy tree for your yard begins with careful planning. After a little research and a thoughtful layout plan, you can produce a landscape that’s not …
Door County: Spectacular Gardens & Supper Clubs
Welcome to our latest “Visiting Midwest Gardens” feature as Flower Chick spends a week in Wisconsin’s beautiful Door County. This peninsula between Lake Michigan and Green Bay is home …
What To Plant In August & September
Do you think you’re done planting by August? Well, think again! There are still perennials, shrubs, trees, vegetables and even annuals you can plant in late summer to reap …
Lake Geneva Area Gardens: Southern Wisconsin In Bloom
Lake Geneva holds a special place in the hearts of many. Those who have visited the Lake Geneva area and spent time here undoubtedly hold a treasure trove of …
Indianapolis Gardens: A Zone 6 Showcase
Welcome to Flower Chick’s latest “Visiting Midwest Gardens” feature, as we spotlight Indianapolis gardens on a visit through The Hoosier State. Indiana’s capital city is well known for beautiful …
12 Plants to Attract Dragonflies for Mosquito Control
Dragonflies are some of the best predators to keep mosquito populations low. I'll show you how to attract these beneficial insects to your yard. Not only do they scavenge …
Fort Wayne Indiana: Hoosier State Garden Travel
Welcome to another FlowerChick.com exclusive in our ongoing “Visiting Midwest Gardens” series. We’ll take you along on a three day excursion to Fort Wayne, Indiana, a vibrant city …
How To Water Outdoor Plants: 10 Tips
To prevent your plants from drooping their heads in summer, they need plenty of water. But how much or how often should they be watered? Is it better to …
Visiting Wellfield Botanic Gardens Elkhart Indiana
In our latest “Visiting Midwest Gardens” feature, Flower Chick ventures into Indiana for a visit to Elkhart and the Wellfield Botanic Gardens. A week long Hoosier State visit continues …
Creating A Memory Garden
Creating a memory garden is a lovely way to honor a loved one … be it a close relative, good friend, or a beloved pet. If you’ve lost someone …
Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds
Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds It’s such a treat to see hummingbirds in your garden! The best way of attracting them is to use a combination of hummingbird feeders and …
10 Edibles To Grow In Containers
Don't think you have enough room to grow vegetables and herbs? Containers are the answer! Check out these 10 edibles to grow in containers - no prima donnas here …
Visiting Rockford’s Gardens
Visiting Rockford's Gardens - My three favorite gardens in the Rockford area are Anderson Japanese Gardens, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, and Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. They all offer …
Creating a Bee Friendly Garden
Everyone can do their part to help the bees. It doesn't matter if you have acres of land, a small patio or a balcony with a few flowering containers. …
Winter Garden Tips for Zone 5 & 6
Your plants are better prepared for winter weather than you may think! As we pile on the layers to keep warm, winterize our vehicles for snow and ice covered …
Top 10 Easy Care Houseplants
Easy Care Houseplants add so much to our lives … they clean our air, improve our moods, bring a touch of nature indoors, style up living spaces, and even …