 Happy Earth Day! Let's celebrate by building a garden that is not only beautiful, but also serves a purpose. Take a look at these 24 flowering plants that hummingbirds love and pick one (or two!) for your own garden. You'll also learn design tips from the pros, get spring gardening ideas, and find out how to register for our free webinar with David Culp, happening today!  As hummingbirds make their annual migration north across the U.S., make sure your garden has the resources to help them on their journey. Include a few of these annuals, perennials, shrubs, and vines in your garden and you'll not only add vibrancy, but also give those cute little birdies the nectar they need.  Do you wish you could get design insights and practical tips straight from a pro? Well, you can! Four designers from different climates share over 20 tips and lessons they learned while designing their own personal gardens. Pictured: A water-wise and worry-free garden in Encinitas, CA, designed by Debora Carl. Photo: Richard Bloom.  It’s not only the beauty of flowers that delights our senses, it’s also their unforgettable fragrance that memories are made of. Summer-flowering bulbs offer a variety of aromas from the sweet and sultry scent of Oriental lilies to the more subtle, elegant scent of gladiolus. Visit FlowerBulbs.com for inspiration and to learn more about flower bulbs.  TODAY: A Journey Through Your May Garden with David Culp Join us today as David takes a closer look at the irises, peonies, and spring ephemerals that shine in his May garden. REGISTER NOW (if you haven't already) for this free event and we'll "see" you later! Pictured: The ruin garden at Brandywine Cottage. Photo by: Rob Cardillo. Unable to join us live? All who are registered will receive a follow-up email with show notes and a link to the recorded presentation.  Looking for ways to get your spring on? We’ve got you covered! Find 12 inspiring ideas and garden activities, like creating a backyard retreat, incorporating color and veggies, and even bringing spring inside. What are you waiting for? Design by: Arterra Landscape Architects. Photo by: Michele Lee Wilson.  Get your spring and summer containers off to a great start with Proven Winners' Premium Potting Soil—crowned the "Best of the Best" by Best Reviews (an independent product review company). They note it is a "great all-around soil mix" that "drains well while remaining moist even in hot conditions." Plus, the addition of dolomite lime helps buffer pH levels. Buy online or check your local independent garden center.  Along with the plants above, hummingbirds will also appreciate shallow water baths, branches and trees located away from food sources for rest and nesting, and fuzzy plants such as cinnamon fern, pussy willow, dandelion, and thistle for nesting materials. Also, please don't use insecticides as hummingbirds can ingest the poison when drinking the flower nectar or eating insects that have been exposed. (Yes, they also eat small insects!) Happy Earth Day! Forward this newsletter to a friend who loves hummingbirds! In Case You Missed It: Not currently receiving this weekly newsletter? Subscribe here! No images? Click here for a web version of this email.      |
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Gardening With Purpose
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