Filed In: Cactus
When you are planning your cactus garden you will want to consider adding some Prickly Pear cacti to it.
The prickly pear cacti like sunny well drained areas. If the soil they are planted in has excellent drainage they can tolerate quite a bit of water as well. Be sure and make sure it gets some protection from cold winter winds for best results.
Filed In: Butterfly
We've often been asked how to attract butterflies to a backyard. By creating a butterfly garden, you will provide a safe haven for these beautiful creatures.
Filed In: Butterfly
Butterfly gardens are easy to plant. They have a lot of color, are fragrant, and have no special shape. The best gardens resemble fields that have been left go. This garden should have either a few trees or large bushes to protect the butterflies from the wind or rain. Your garden should be positioned so it gets plenty of sunshine. Just plant large masses of the nectar and host plants listed below.