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A fairy garden is an enchanting, miniature landscape that captures the imagination as a world fit for fairies. This one is laid out under a large oak tree. (Photo by MSU Extension/Eddie Smith)

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Recycled objects, imagination create magical fairy gardens
By DR. EDDIE MILES LOUIS SMITH
Mon,08/26/24-12:56PM , 339 Reads

If you come across an enchanting, miniature landscape that captures your imagination as a world fit for fairies, then you have found a fairy garden. These tiny gardens are meticulously designed in containers, garden beds and unique spaces like old tree stumps and broken pots.
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Rose of Sharon hibiscus is pretty pass-along plant
By DR. EDDIE MILES LOUIS SMITH
Tue,08/13/24-8:17AM , 471 Reads

There is a type of plant treasured for its ability to be shared. Known as pass-along plants, these are often shared by gardeners, friends and family, typically through cuttings, divisions or seeds.
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Butterfly Candy Li’l Coconut butterfly bush has creamy white blossoms that emit a sweet fragrance particularly attractive to pollinators. (Photo by MSU Extension/Eddie Smith)

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Pugster Series butterfly bushes are pretty garden additions
By DR. EDDIE MILES LOUIS SMITH
Mon,08/05/24-9:34AM , 443 Reads

I’ve always been a fan of butterfly bushes, so in my garden, I have both regular-sized varieties and a couple of dwarf varieties.

My favorites are the dwarf ones. They are compact and known for their fragrant blossoms and ability to attract pollinators such as butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.
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Scaevola works as border, ground cover or in container
By DR. EDDIE MILES LOUIS SMITH
Mon,07/22/24-8:14AM , 117 Reads

I am always looking for unique plants that brighten the landscape. Scaevola , commonly known as fan flower, is one of those plants.

Native to Australia and the Pacific Islands, these plants are popular for their distinctive, fan-shaped flowers, versatile growth habit and robust nature.
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