Butterflies add a little magic and beauty to every yard and garden. They also can be very useful in pollinating. Try some of these ideas on ways to attract butterflies to your garden. Ways To Attract Butterflies 1. Plant Type and Color Butterflies are attracted to red, yellow, orange, pink, and purple blossoms that are […]
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15 of the Best Smelling Plants Ever
I love making my home smell good naturally, and the best way to do so is through these best smelling plants. There is nothing more natural than a plant that smells absolutely delicious. Your guests will thank you, and you’ll always want one of these best smelling plants in your home! Best Smelling Plants Scented […]
Living Fence Ideas: 15 Amazing Options For Your Yard
Today I have plenty of living fence ideas for those of us with backyard privacy issues. A living fence is a type of fence made of living plants or trees. Believe it or not, a living fence has the potential to provide more privacy than a regular fence! Living Fence Ideas Evergreen trees are one […]
My All-Natural (and Safe!) Deer Repellent Spray
I live in the mountains of Utah and I am no stranger to deer-ravaged plants. How annoying is it to realize your entire landscaping is falling victim to a deer’s digestive system? Over the years I have tried SEVERAL deer repellents to keep my plants safe, but I wasn’t comfortable with using animal urine or […]
How to Winterize Succulents
I often forget to winterize succulents. There, I said it… Every gardener knows that while succulents are super low maintainence, they can be super sensitive to the cold if not prepped properly. Succulents are cold-hard in grow zones as low as 3, but should still be given a little TLC come winter to ensure they […]
Bluebirds That Don’t Get The Winter Blues
Did you know that a whopping 1/3 of all bluebirds don’t migrate South for the winter? It’s true, and that means they could be hanging around your yard scrounging for seeds or other tasty snacks! Let Beesandroses.com show you how to attract bluebirds. Bluebirds are one of the only birds that don’t get the “winter […]
10 DIY Winter Bird Feeders
Brighten up your winter yard with a few DIY bird feeders! These winter bird feeders are super easy to make, and the birds will love the winter snack! Don’t miss making a few DIY bird feeders! Turn old orange rinds into a beautiful DIY bird feeder. Fill clementines, oranges, or grapefruits with this birdseed recipe […]
DIY Gardening Projects To Do Over The Winter
I woke up this morning and was greeted by extremely chilly temperatures (it was 24 degrees this morning and it’s not even December yet!) and a lovely layer of frost covering my windshield. While I managed to get all of my garden projects done before the frost hit, I can’t help but be a little […]
7 Additives that Give Your Soil a MEGA Boost
If you are like me, you’re always looking to boost the nutrients in your soil to better support the life of your plants. Instead of dumping pre-mixed fertilizers into my vegetable gardens, I like to look for more natural soil additives instead. If I’m going to be eating the plants, I need to know what […]
10 Ways to Create Privacy Without a Fence
There used to be a time when you could lounge in your backyard without worrying about being seen. That was, until your neighborhood expanded! Fences are a great way to add privacy and a sense of safety to your back yard area. Contrary to popular belief, fences are not the only ways to create privacy […]