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Meadowscaping is more than planting a seed or planning a garden – it transforms ordinary spaces into a celebration of biodiversity, a habitat for birds and insects, and a home for native plants, beauty, and harmony.
Pollinators need our help! See plant picks and creative ideas for every outdoor space.
Watching birds flit from plant to plant and listening to their songs on a sunny day are some of the most enjoyable experiences of gardening. Birds source food from plants...
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If you’re a gardener, there’s a very good chance that you adore the sight of birds visiting your garden throughout the season and enhancing it with their energy and sound....
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By Kimberly Toscano, gardening expert, landscape designer and writer. While the collapse of European honeybees has garnered much attention, hundreds of lesser-known bee species buzz through your backyard unaware...
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By Kimberly Toscano It takes more than nectar to entice butterflies to take up residence in your garden. While nectar-rich flowers attract passersby to stop and feed, host plants send...
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Pollinators need our help - and your yard can make a difference! A Monarch Waystation is an intentionally-managed garden that provides food and habitat for the endagered Monarch butterfly population....
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by Amanda Shepherd, Garden Writer | Last Updated 2/11/25 One of the most enjoyable aspects of planting a pollinator garden is being able to identify the different butterflies, bees, and...
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Wondering how to attract more pollinators to your garden? We'll show you which perennial plants are best for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, and share tips for designing a pollinator-friendly...
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Birds are some of the most fascinating creatures to watch in the garden. Their chirps are often the first sign that spring has arrived, and nothing is better than sitting...
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