Trend for 2026 is planting a wildflower garden that requires little no maintenance. 

Just drop seed and let nature take its course.  However, do it intentionally.  Spring seeds for hedges go first. Second, plant summer flowers for May-July medium height.  Third, plant late summer.  Plant flowers that grow taller in the back. 

Plant any color flowers you like.  Wildflowers are potent symbols of hope and resilience.  Wildflowers grow naturally in the environment without human interference. 

You can create a pollinator friendly garden.  The following are 8 types of different wildflowers to consider planting in your garden: 

1. Black-eyed Susan bloom early summer to fall and grow up to 3 feet tall; they are good for the middle or back of your flower bed.

2. Milk weed attract Monarch butterflies. Pale pink flowers for summer.

3. Cone flowers are pinkish-purple flowers that go well next to Black-eye Susan. They bloom all summer long.

4. Yarrow has flat-topped clusters of small white flowers with feathery fern-like leaves. They bloom stalks can reach up to 3 feet tall.  This plant can act as a ground cover.  The flowers bloom from April to October.  Plant in the middle of the flower bed for height in early spring. 

5. Fox glove is a striking plan with tall spikes that produce vertical rows of bell-shaped florets. This plant is toxic to pets and humans.  Be cautious when planting.

6. Phlox can also be a ground cover. It comes in pink, purple and white.  The plant is small flowers for the front of the flower bed to liven up any garden. 

7. Wild columbine plants look like a plant that comes from another planet, but it’s native to North America. The flower hangs down like a lantern with upward pointing red spurs and bright yellow stamens. 

8. Evening primrose is a medicinal plant, but it can also do wonders to heal a lack of color in your garden with bright-yellow, citrus-centered flower that opens in the late afternoon or evening, hence the name.

Getting you house ready to sell takes time and a lot of work if you have not kept up your home. 

1.  Clean and depersonalize your home - That means clean from top to bottom and inside out, and remove all personal photos, paintings from the walls, and store all desktop decorations...less is better.  Paint the house a neutral color, clean the windows, ceiling fans, and replace or repair broken door handles, floor tiles and mini blinds.  Clean bathroom(s) and kitchen appliances.  

2.  Set the right price - check the sold properties similar to your house in the last 3 months to get the price right.

3.  Hire a professional real estate agent that can guide you through the process and keeps you informed of what the market is doing. 

4.  Boost your curb appeal - clean the yard, remove dead bushes and paint the front door if needed. 

5.  Offer buyer incentives, if appropriate, such as paying the buyer's agent commission.