Low Growing Succulents for Colorful Ground Cover Earl Nickel,Curious Plantsman The world of succulents is immense and varied but one of the most popular uses for these drought tolerant denizens is as a low ground cover. Whether they are used...

Creating a Bird-Friendly Garden: Plants That Welcome Wildlife Earl Nickel,Curious Plantsman If you’re a birder and a gardener, you may have thought to yourself ‘Is there a way I can attract more birds to my garden?’ And the short answer...

Fall Gardening: What to Plant Now for a Blooming Spring Earl Nickel,Curious Plantsman As summer blooms start to wind down and the days gradually get shorter, many gardeners tend to step back from their gardens. But actually fall is one...

Romantic Plants: Flowers That Speak the Language of Love Earl Nickel,Curious Plantsman Through the ages, flowers have played a pivotal place in the history of romance. Whether given as an open gift of love, slipped surreptitiously to a lover or...

Earl Nickel, The Curious Plantsman California Caterpillars and the Native Plants That Feed Them As conscientious gardeners, many of us have added plants that attract pollinators to our corners of paradise. This includes butterflies of many kinds, including the well-known...

This article highlights the beauty and versatility of summer-flowering vines and encourages gardeners to incorporate them into their gardens as the warm season approaches. It explains that vines are among the easiest plants to grow and are highly adaptable, capable...