Wayside Gardens Blog

Organic ideas to control mosquitoes naturally in the garden using natural predators and by planting plants they don't like. 

Plants ordered from Wayside Gardens are prepared for shipping using the best method for the plant's growth: bare root or container.

Get these four easy tips to keep your garden plants hydrated and growing healthfully even in the heat of summer.

Quick tips for keeping your pollinator garden neat by organizing tasks into manageable chunks of time.

How to Dry Flowers: 3 easy ways to dry flowers, tips, and which flowers work best for pressing, hanging, and baking.

How to extract nutrients from mushrooms to make a healthy teas and smoothies that are rich in beta-glucans and triterpenes.

Native perennial bee balm (monarda), blooms with uniquely shaped and colorful flowers in summer.

Showing off at the time most plants are preparing for dormancy, native dogwood shrubs brighten the landscape in winter.

Pollinators and gardeners agree Nepeta Cat’s Pajamas is a sunny perennial garden must-have with its intense purple hues. Perfect for border and garden pot.

Ornamental grass swaying in the breeze is a relaxing site and sound. We reivew three grasses here that are remarkable-looking for your unique landscape.