Author: Flower Chick
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 …
Do you have a spot in your yard that gets a lot of sun? Full sun perennials are easy to care for and come in a huge variety of …
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 …
What Is Compost Composting is the process of converting food scraps and yard waste into material that boosts soil health. This means gardeners need less store-bought fertilizers to get …
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. …
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 …
Planning a Cutting Garden - Find a sunny spot in your yard when planning a cutting garden - and fill it with plants (annuals and perennials) that are grown …
Both annuals and perennials can be started from seed – some fare better started indoors (transplant them outdoors after your average last frost date); and others do well sown …
Winter is a fun time of year for gardeners in Zone 5 / 6 … yes, really! We get to browse the colorful mail order seed catalogs, gardening magazines, …
Best Air Cleaning Houseplants - Did you know that houseplants help purify the air in our homes? We’ve long known that indoor plants improve our mood and reduce stress …
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 …
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 …
Here are Flower Chick’s 64 Top Picks for the Best Gifts For Gardeners! These gardening gifts all meet my criteria: good quality, interesting, useful, and something you wouldn’t necessarily buy …
The Morton Arboretum is the jewel of the western suburbs of Chicago. Located in Lisle, IL … this 1,700 acre outdoor museum champions trees from around the world through …
Prepare Your Garden Tools for the Spring I’m a bit ashamed to admit that I used to just toss my garden tools on a shelf in the garage …
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 …
Late September or early October is the time to think of bringing plants indoors for winter. Make sure to slowly acclimate your houseplants to the indoor environment. Check for …
FALL PLANTING – BULBS FOR ZONE 5 & 6 Why do we plant spring-flowering bulbs in the fall? These spring beauties are what we call “dormant perennials.” They need the cool, …
Visit Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights IL. There is something for everyone at this beautiful south suburban destination. A good place to spend a …
FALL BLOOMING PERENNIALS – Gear Your Garden Up For Fall The following perennials bloom in the fall adding pretty hues and multiple season interest to your Zone 5 & …
We'll go behind the scenes for an up close and personal exploration of six beautiful Madison public gardens, all here waiting for you to experience. And of course, Flower …