# Garden Guides - Garden inspiration, from seed to bloom Garden Guides is your ultimate resource on flowers, vegetable gardening, perennial plants, and more. Here to help you plant smarter, grow better, and bloom brighter. Page: Feed: --- ## [5 Beautiful Flowers That Help Repel Ticks From Your Garden](https://www.gardenguides.com/2236236/beautiful-flowers-help-repel-ticks/) _2026-08-20 · staff@gardenguides.com (Autumn McGarr)_ From striking shrubs to popular bed flowers, these colorful garden picks can brighten your landscape while helping make it less inviting to ticks. ## [If You See This On Plant Leaves, Check For Aphids Immediately](https://www.gardenguides.com/2234360/check-plant-leaves-aphids-honeydew/) _2026-08-19 · staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf)_ Your plants may be trying to tell you something. Spot this clue and it's time to take a closer look before a tiny pest turns into a much bigger problem. ## [Don't Toss An Old Bundt Pan — Reuse It For A Cute DIY Bird Bath](https://www.gardenguides.com/2236089/dont-toss-old-bundt-pan-could-reuse-diy-bird-bath/) _2026-08-18 · staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf)_ Instead of sending that old baking pan to the thrift store, give it another life. A little paint, pebbles, and water can turn it into a backyard favorite. ## [5 Beautiful Flowering Plants To Grow If You Love Hostas](https://www.gardenguides.com/2233391/flowering-plants-grow-love-hostas/) _2026-08-17 · staff@gardenguides.com (Autumn McGarr)_ Love hostas? These five flowering beauties bring plenty of shade-loving charm, from woodland natives and delicate blooms to one surprising sun-lover. ## [Don't Toss Old Mason Jar Lids When You Could Reuse Them For Cute Garden Decor](https://www.gardenguides.com/2236908/dont-toss-old-pickle-jar-lids-could-reuse-garden-decor-wind-chime/) _2026-08-16 · staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf)_ With a little paint, string, and creativity, you can turn leftover canning supplies into a cheerful garden wind chime that adds a personal touch to your space. ## [The Beautiful Heat-Tolerant Flower That's Almost Impossible To Kill](https://www.gardenguides.com/2233288/heat-tolerant-flower-impossible-to-kill/) _2026-08-15 · staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf)_ Heatwave? Drought? Hungry deer? This garden favorite doesn't care. Find out which low-maintenance perennial might be the hardiest plant you'll ever grow. ## [Skip Expensive Self-Watering Pots: Try This IKEA DIY Instead](https://www.gardenguides.com/2236062/skip-expensive-self-watering-pots-ikea-diy/) _2026-08-14 · staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf)_ Your plants can stay hydrated without you constantly hovering over them, and you don't need a fancy planter to make it happen. All it takes is a clever hack. ## [One Tomato Pest Can Wipe Out Your Harvest If You Wait Too Long](https://www.gardenguides.com/2235361/tomato-pest-fruitworms-wipe-out-dont-wait/) _2026-08-13 · staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf)_ A promising tomato crop can go from thriving to trouble surprisingly fast. Keep an eye out for this late-summer pest before it gets a taste of your hard work. ## [The Beautiful Red Shade Flower That Attracts Hummingbirds & Pollinators](https://www.gardenguides.com/2232365/red-columbine-shade-flower-attract-hummingbirds-pollinators/) _2026-08-12 · staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf)_ Easy to grow and perfect for the middle of garden borders, this vibrant bloomer brings brilliant color and plenty of winged visitors to shady spaces. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fl3kMkP9zlef) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [The Award-Winning Plant You Should Grow If You Love Hostas](https://www.gardenguides.com/2232252/award-winning-plant-love-hostas-curly-fries/) _2026-08-11 · staff@gardenguides.com (Lauren Krystaf)_ With its one-of-a-kind foliage and delicate lavender flowers, this shade-loving perennial stands out among the rest, making it a hosta-lover's dream.