Birds Welcomed in this Garden

A backyard can come to life, just like you’ve envisioned. Sheri Gramer visits with homeowners who made their plan a reality. They always wanted a pond, so they built one. They installed attractive border beds, raised beds, and have provided a supportive space for birds, bees, and butterflies.

Post author By NPT Editorial
Post date July 27, 2023
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CYPERUS involucratus (umbrella plant) is a tender aquatic perennial that can be planted in standing water to 6 inches deep.
Exceptionally easy to grow, KNIPHOFIA (red hot poker) has a hardiness range of Zones 5-9. Plant in full sun.
Hyssop blooms abundantly summer through early fall, attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
CROCOSMIA 'Lucifer' has brilliant, hummingbird-attracting scarlet-red flowers on arching stems. It multiplies and naturalizes.

Sheri Gramer

Sheri is a gardener, artist, designer, as well as owner of the specialty shop Yarrow Acres in Franklin, TN. What began as a hobby in Michigan became a ‘Main Street’ business for her in Middle Tennessee. Her passion for herbs and flowers is obvious when visiting fellow growers on Volunteer Gardener. “From growing to harvesting, there are endless ways to create, craft, cook and live with flowers and herbs.”