Avoid 1 Mistaking Phlox for This Invasive Weed (And How to Handle It)

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A wild shrub with spiky showy flowers, it is usually the first plant gardeners notice growing in stands of vivid purple flowers along roadsides or in gardens. Unfortunately, a shrub with spiky showy flowers can be mistaken for Dame’s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis), a deceptive invasive plant. However, there’s a solid reason why flower enthusiasts are … Read more

Top 10 Potent Plants for Monarch Butterfly Attraction: Cultivate a Rich Habitat with Nature’s Magnificence

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 monarch butterfly are not only amazing creatures, but they migrate up to 3,000 miles each year from the northern United States and Canada to the mountain forests of Mexico! Emperors use nectar-filled flowers as fuel on their journeys, stopping especially at vivid and bright flowers. But sadly, monarch butterflies are at risk of extinction, so … Read more