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 Our Fuss-Free Plant Picks for Shallow Soil
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By Guest Author
In Landscaping, Plants
Posted August 10, 2021

Our Fuss-Free Plant Picks for Shallow Soil

Some plants fail miserably in thin soil. But these natives prefer and even thrive in these far-from-ideal conditions. by Kahne Cobarrubias  If you live north of 1604, you’re probably quite [...]

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 Bee a Friend to Pollinators
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By Guest Author
In How-to do Stuff, Outdoor Living, Wildlife
Posted July 27, 2021

Bee a Friend to Pollinators

One of the most helpful things we can do for pollinators is provide them space and resources. Then, just let them be. by Bruce Venable  Most garden enthusiasts don’t need to be reminded of how [...]

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 Make Your Home and Yard Bird Friendly
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By Guest Author
In How-to do Stuff, Landscaping, Planning/Design, Plants, Wildlife
Posted July 27, 2021

Make Your Home and Yard Bird Friendly

The risk to our flying friends posed by human-made objects can be significant. But you can help keep them safe with these simple tips. by Andrew Barrett It’s a common sight in spring or summer, a [...]

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 Summer SOS for Your Landscape
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By Guest Author
In Landscaping, Plants, Summer
Posted July 20, 2021

Summer SOS for Your Landscape

Follow these practices and you’ll have a beautiful landscape even in the warmest months — and be the envy of all your neighbors. Sun, wind, and heat can be brutal to unsuspecting landscapes. Now [...]

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 Lifeless Landscape? Perk It Up!
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By Guest Author
In Landscaping, Plants, Starter Gardener, Summer
Posted July 13, 2021

Lifeless Landscape? Perk It Up!

There are plenty of plants that don’t require a lot of water or maintenance. And many of them will bloom all summer long with very little attention from you. A hot and dry summer doesn’t [...]

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 The Case for Growing Native Plants
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By Guest Author
In Plants
Posted May 11, 2021

The Case for Growing Native Plants

When it comes to your landscape, there are many obvious reasons to go au naturel. We’ll let you in on a little secret: There are also many hidden benefits. The benefits of going native with [...]

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 Behold the Benefits of Bees
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By Guest Author
In Plants, Summer, Wildlife
Posted May 4, 2021

Behold the Benefits of Bees

These powerful pollinators play a special role in our environment. But you don’t need beekeeper skills to entice them to your landscape. By Molly Keck We all know honeybees are extremely [...]

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 Got Pets? Beware These Toxic Plants.
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By Guest Author
In Extras, Landscaping, Planning/Design, Starter Gardener
Posted April 6, 2021

Got Pets? Beware These Toxic Plants.

There are lots of plants with some degree of toxicity to pets, but most are not a threat except in extreme cases of allergy or unusual consumption.  By Calvin Finch, Ph.D. If your experience with [...]

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 Your Winter Garden Is Calling To You
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By Guest Author
In Maintenance, Winter
Posted January 5, 2021

Your Winter Garden Is Calling To You

Tool maintenance and prepping your landscape for new plantings are two tasks you can tend to now.  Winter has arrived, but just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t spend time in your [...]

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 Wildscape for Wildlife
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By Guest Author
In Landscaping, Planning/Design, Plants, Wildlife
Posted December 29, 2020

Wildscape for Wildlife

By Calvin Finch Ph.D., Guest Author Entice the widest selection of feathered finery with thickets and tangles. The most attractive landscape to the widest selection of birds is one that offers [...]

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