Native Plants 1. Coneflower (Echinacea): Attracts goldfinches, sparrows, and finches. 2. Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia): Attracts butterflies and birds like goldfinches and sparrows. 3. Bee Balm (Monarda): Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. 4. Milkweed (Asclepias): Essential for monarch butterflies and attracts birds like orioles and grosbeaks. Fruit-bearing Plants 1. Dogwood (Cornus): Attracts birds like blue jays, […]
Another Beautiful Garden!
Photos taken at Ann Lyon’s yard – May 18, 2023 – Ann is a Master Gardener and the 2023 – 2024 President for the Gardeners by the Bay Garden Club.
Beautiful Garden!
Photos taken at Pat Daniel’s backyard – May 17, 2023 – Pat is a Master Gardener and member of the Gardeners by the Bay Garden Club. She definitely has a “green thumb!”
Top Trees and Shrubs for Zone 9
White Flowering Dogwood Tree Black Knight Butterfly Bush Plant Hardy Pecan Tree Redbud Tree Redbud Tree One of the first flowering trees of spring! In early to mid-spring, rosy-purple flowers cover the redbud tree before giving way to medium green, heart-shaped foliage. Growing 20-30 ft. tall with a 25-30 spread, the redbud has an upright, […]
Top Fruits for Zone 9
Rubinette Apple Tree, Goji Berry Plant, Prime-Ark Freedom Blackberries, Granny Smith Apple Tree