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9 Easy Steps For a Wildlife-Friendly Yard

We can do minor things to make the most significant impact on the survival of wildlife right in our yards. This can be a beautiful step in the right direction for a balanced ecosystem. Here are 9 easy … [Read More...] about 9 Easy Steps For a Wildlife-Friendly Yard

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14 Best Seeds for Fall Sowing

September 21, 2021

Nothing easier for pretty seasonal flowers than planting seeds in the fall. This … [Read More...] about 14 Best Seeds for Fall Sowing

14 Best Smelling Plants For Your Yard!

August 24, 2021

Nothing more heavenly than walking through your yard amidst the glorious smells … [Read More...] about 14 Best Smelling Plants For Your Yard!

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(Over) 60 Host Plants for Attracting Beautiful Butterflies to Your Yard!

July 21, 2021

I like to call them flying jewels or flowers with wings. Butterflies add beauty … [Read More...] about (Over) 60 Host Plants for Attracting Beautiful Butterflies to Your Yard!

Swallowtail Host Plants – What to Feed 6 Popular Swallowtail Butterflies

July 1, 2021

Swallowtail butterflies are second in popularity after the iconic Monarch … [Read More...] about Swallowtail Host Plants – What to Feed 6 Popular Swallowtail Butterflies

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Flowers are beautiful. It's a reward to look out your window and see them. But how to start? What … [Read More...] about 8 Essential Tips to Start Flower Gardening – Easy Beginner’s Guide

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Storing Tender Bulbs – 7 Helpful Tips to Successfully Overwinter

September 30, 2020

Most of our tender bulbs are easily dug up and stored in a cool, dark place. But the "how" and … [Read More...] about Storing Tender Bulbs – 7 Helpful Tips to Successfully Overwinter

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9 Important Ways You Can Help Migrating Birds This Fall

August 22, 2020

When do I take down my hummingbird feeder? Do I keep feeding the orioles? Am I helping or hurting … [Read More...] about 9 Important Ways You Can Help Migrating Birds This Fall

12 Best Winter Interest Plants for the Midwest (and Northeast)

12 Best Winter Interest Plants for the Midwest (and Northeast)

December 21, 2020

If you live in the Midwest or any Northeastern area, you may appreciate having blasts of color from … [Read More...] about 12 Best Winter Interest Plants for the Midwest (and Northeast)

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