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Stacy Tornio

Stacy Tornio

Stacy Tornio is a freelance writer and author with more than 15 gardening and outdoorsy books. She tries to get as much sunshine as possible and is currently on a quest to see all the national parks in North America.
backyard wildlife habitat

Create the Ultimate Backyard Wildlife Habitat

Love attracting birds? Don’t stop there. Garden for wildlife to create the ultimate backyard habitat for bugs, butterflies, and more.

16 Long-Blooming Flowers for Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds

Fill your garden with colorful, nectar-rich flowers that will attract butterflies and hummingbirds from summer...

Top 10 Red Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds

Give your garden a bold new look with gorgeous red flowers that hummingbirds will love.

13 Garden Remedies to Stop Doing

From using coffee grounds in soil to doubling your fertilizer for better results, here are...

Top 10 Sunny Sunflower Varieties

Discover a whole new face of this radiant bloom with our top picks of cool...

How to Enjoy Nature on Your Vacation

You don’t have to be a hard-core adventurer to appreciate the great outdoors. We'll show...

Top 10 Shade Tolerant Coral Bells

Discover why these fabulous shade tolerant beauties are some of the best-kept secrets in the...

33 Tips for Farmers Markets

This helpful farmers market guide provides you with 33 of the best tips, hints and...

Top 10 Hummingbird Flowers and Plants

We have a great plant recommendation in every color. Take a look at these nectar-rich...

Top 10 Foolproof Plants for Kids

Get kids excited about gardening with some gardening basics and our list of foolproof plants...

Birding Hotspots of a Lifetime

Planning a birding trip? See our recommendations for six birding hotspots around the world that...

Big Container Garden Ideas

Make a big impact with these container garden ideas.

DIY Gift Basket Ideas for Nature Lovers

Create one-of-a-kind presents this year with these DIY gift basket ideas.

Top 10 Best Tomatoes to Grow

Go beyond the ordinary with these unique picks that boast terrific flavor and bright colors...

Top 10 Summer-Blooming Shrubs

Attract hummingbirds and butterflies with these summer-blooming shrubs that provide a robust nectar source in...

Top 10 Shrubs for Small Spaces

Yes, you do have room for an extra shrub or two—all of our picks for...

Top 10 Seed-Bearing Plants

Keep these seed-bearing plants in your garden all winter long, and the birds will thank...

Top 10 Tropical Plants

With a sunny window and a little patience, you can grow tropical plants for your...

Top 10 Container Foliage Plants

Small space gardening is a cinch when you use these colorful foliage plants to make...

Top 10 Black Plants

The new black is just black when it comes to the world of horticulture. Check...

Free Plants

Save money in your backyard with these seven easy gardening tips.