Plant Care

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A beautiful, tranquil garden filled with flowering plants, showcasing a natural and effective way to deter mosquitoes for a peaceful outdoor experience.

Gardens & Gatherings

Mosquito Repellent Plants for Gardens

Planting Lantana camara around homes reduces indoor catches of Anopheles gambiae s.

Brandon Lee·June 9, 2026

Vibrant bougainvillea flowers in full bloom, cascading over a stone wall under warm sunlight, showcasing intense fuchsia and magenta colors.

Hearth & Home

Bougainvillea Care Guide: Achieve a Vibrant Yard with Smart Watering

Forget daily watering and rich compost: bougainvilleas, surprisingly, flower heavily for most of the year when deliberately kept slightly parched and exposed to full sun.

Ingrid Larson·May 22, 2026

A close-up of a gardener's hands tending to a healthy, vibrant plant in a lush Southern garden, bathed in warm morning sunlight.

Gardens & Gatherings

How to Prepare Your Southern Garden: Soil Prep & Plant Care

Many Southern gardeners unknowingly sabotage their efforts before a single seed is sown, simply by neglecting a basic soil test.

Brandon Lee·May 12, 2026