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Why Joanna Gaines Puts Weird Boxes Around Her Flowers

staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf) — Sun, 10 May 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Why does Joanna Gaines put boxes around her flowers? The answer might surprise you and could inspire you to start making a few of your own boxes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Garden Feature That Can Attract Birds Without Relying On A Messy Feeder

staff@gardenguides.com (Autumn McGarr) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:05:00 +0000

You don't need messy seeds (or milkshakes) to bring all the birds to your yard. This cozy feature is often overlooked but is perfect for birds in the cold.

13 Varieties Of Poisonous Plants The Old Farmer's Almanac Can Help You Identify

staff@gardenguides.com (Autumn McGarr) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:05:00 +0000

Do you know which plants are poisonous? There are toxic flowers and vines that you may want to avoid. The Old Farmer's Almanac may help you identify them.

The Automotive Accessory That You Can Transform Into A Clever DIY Bird Bath

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:05:00 +0000

A common car accessory can be used as the main component of a bird bath in this simple Dollar Tree DIY. With a handful of supplies, build the birds a spa day.

10 Plants To Stay Away From Using In The Garden And Why

staff@gardenguides.com (Autumn McGarr) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:05:00 +0000

These plants were beloved ... once. Now, they're mostly considered a nuisance. Here are 10 vines, shrubs, trees, grasses, and flowers to avoid in your garden.

7 Flowers The Old Farmer's Almanac Suggests Growing From Seed For A Gorgeous Garden

staff@gardenguides.com (Autumn McGarr) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:05:00 +0000

Cut flower gardens seem intimidating, but resources like The Old Farmer's Almanac simplify the process. Check out these flowers that are easy to grow from seed.

The Old Farmer's Almanac Names These 12 New Plants As Standouts For 2026

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Every year brings fresh varieities to the plant world, from edibles to ornamentals, so here's a handy guide for some of the best of what's coming to 2026.

The Old Farmer's Almanac Shares Their Strategy For A Front Yard With Curb Appeal

staff@gardenguides.com (Cara Lockwood Benoit) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:05:00 +0000

Boost your curb appeal with smart plant choices for a beautiful front yard flower garden that visitors will love with this design from the Old Farmer's Almanac.

Top Gardening Trends You Need To Know For 2026

staff@gardenguides.com (Autumn McGarr) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:05:00 +0000

These 2026 garden trends are all driven by highlighting personal taste color palette-wise or the values you have for your space, with a wide range of choices.

The Simple Hummingbird Feeder Addition That Can Help Deter Wasps

staff@gardenguides.com (Autumn McGarr) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:15:06 +0000

You're trying to attract pollinators to your yard... just not every pollinator. If wasps are taking over your feeder, one small accessory might help deter them.