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Sprinkle This One Seed In Your Garden To Attract Different Bird Types

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

If your bird feeder isn't doing the trick, you might need to change up your presentation. This popular seed is a bird magnet, but they want it scattered.

How To Get Joanna Gaines' Look For A Stunning Cut Flower Garden Bouquet

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Growing your own flowers isn't as difficult as it sounds, so take a page out of Joanna Gaines' book and test out these three cut flower species yourself!

This Might Be The Easiest DIY Bird Feeder You'll Try In 2026

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

It doesn't get much easier than this: When you're done with your toilet paper roll, give it a (brief) second life as a low-maintenance, low-expense bird feeder.

The Best Flowers To Plant In April

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Ready to plant? These April blooms are less about the date and more about the dirt - once the soil's warm enough to work, you're good to grow.

Repurpose Old Pot Lids Into The Cutest Garden DIY Decor

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000

If you have accumulated more pot lids than pots over the years, you don't have to throw them out. This DIY decor is for your feathered friends to enjoy.

Joanna Gaines Took A 'Risk' On This Spring Flower - And Was Completely Won Over

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000

When HGTV's Joanna Gaines tried growing this spring cut flower for the first time, she instantly fell in love with its delicate beauty. Here's how to grow it!

The Gorgeous Spring Flower That Could Actually Keep Mice Away

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000

While no plant is completely safe from nibbling mice, this classic spring bloom is known to be very unappealing to them, unlike the often-targeted tulip.

This Butterfly-Attracting Flower Is So Easy To Grow It Basically Cares For Itself

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:05:00 +0000

When attracting butterflies to your yard, colorful perennials like this North American native are a go to. Plus, you have a few species to choose from.

Turn Kitchen Trash Into Garden Treasure With A Bird Feeder You Can Easily DIY

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000

If you love feeding the birds and recycling, then this super easy DIY may be for you. Using an item we frequently throw out, you can create a hanging feeder.

Attract Hummingbirds From Spring To Fall With This Gorgeous Fast-Growing Flower

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:05:00 +0000

This herbaceous perennial checks all the boxes for hummingbirds, and they have the added benefit of blooming across three seasons. Plus, they aren't too picky.

Invite Owls To Your Yard With An Easy DIY Nesting Box

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:05:00 +0000

Owls can be more helpful in your yard than you think, so give the unique creatures room and board for their hard work with this DIY wooden nesting box.

Easily Fill Your Garden With Colorful Blooms With This Fast-Growing, Self-Seeding Flower

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:05:00 +0000

This cottage-core annual flower is not only whimsical, but it also readily self-seeds in your garden, making it an excellent choice for a low-maintenance plant.

Exactly What To Plant Before March Ends

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:05:00 +0000

March is both exciting and scary. It feels like winter is finally over, but the danger of cold still looms. Luckily, this classic flowering shrub can handle it.

Don't Toss Garden Scraps When You Could Be Using Them To DIY A Bird Feeder

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Rather than carting away thin branches and dried grasses to the compost bin, use them for this intricate DIY project to house your feathered friends' food.

The Tall Flower That Will Instantly Attract Bees, Hummingbirds, And Butterflies

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:05:00 +0000

Bring all the buzzing and fluttering pollinators to the yard with this underutilized flower. With multiseasonal interest, it's a great addition to your garden.

What's The Best Place To Put A Hummingbird Swing To Get More Frequent Visitors?

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0000

Adding a hummingbird swing isn't just for your own amusement. To give them a place to rest in your yard, here's how to place the swings strategically.

Transform An Ugly Tree Stump Into A Garden Showstopper (Without Expensive Removal)

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0000

This tree stump DIY is a way to add a bit of color and life to your yard while also allowing the stump to slowly decay naturally, saving you a lot of money.

The Best Time To Plant Tulip Bulbs For Stunning Spring Blooms

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0000

Figuring out when to plant tulip bulbs isn't necessarily straightforward, but once you understand this one thing about them, you'll know when to plant them.

Don't Toss Out This Fruit: The Adorable Bird Feeder DIY That's Perfect For Spring

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0000

Wait! Don't toss out this fruit because you can use it to make an adorable bird feeder in very little time and with very little money. You only need two things.

The 2026 Plant Of The Year Is Almost Impossible To Kill

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:05:00 +0000

Attracting hummingbirds, drought tolerant, and with gorgeous vibrant blooms to boot, the 2026 plant of the year is both resilient and eye-catching.