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Prairie Plants for Heavy Clay

by kerryg

Most native prairie plants prefer well-drained, or even dry, soils. However, if you are interested in a native prairie border or restoration project on your land and are stuck with heavy clay or poorly... published 2 days ago

1 comment    gardening native plants improving clay soil

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Save Water and Money with Environmentally Friendly Landscaping

by Elle MacKenna

We all enjoy natural beauty, especially at home where we can choose to surround ourselves with our favorite plants and flowers. It can take a lot of effort to achieve the landscape of our dreams but did you know that environmentally friendly landscaping saves money, time and water? A truly green yard and garden is less work. Read more… published 17 months ago

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Bloodroot

by MummaBird

Bloodroot is one of my favorite spring flowers. The only problem is, it doesn't last long. The little flower buds peep up through the leaves, (April 24th this year) bloom brightly (April 25th) and are gone... published 5 months ago

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Bringing Back the Bees

by Bob Ewing

Pollination is best described as the transfer of pollen from the anthers of a flower to the stigma of the same flower or of another flower. Pollination is an essential process if the flower is to be... published 6 months ago

15 comments    food flowers fruits

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Why Xeriscape?

by Wildland Nursery

Wildland Nursery Native plants were growing in the Intermountain West long before European settlers arrived on the scene. Over thousands of years, they have become exquisitely adapted to the climatic... published 6 months ago

1 comment    gardening garden native plants

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An Altruistic Gardener

by Gardening Angel

An Altruistic Gardener As I grow older I have begun to be a little more altruistic as regards to sharing my garden. After all, most of the plants, animals, insects and weather were here long before I was and... published 4 months ago

2 comments    gardening garden flowers

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The Spring Bird Garden

by kerryg

Spring is an important season for birds. In early and mid-spring, migrating species return to their Northern summer homes, a journey that may be hundreds or thousands of exhausting miles, while the birds that... published 2 months ago

1 comment    gardening birds native plants

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Plants- Native or Non-native, That Depends

by Bob Ewing

The right plant right place is great advice and makes an excellent guideline when you are planning your garden. There is another consideration that works along side RPRP. This one is simple; all you need to... published 3 months ago

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Greener Gardener - Pick the Right Plants

by MDeaton

While some plants are worth taking extra effort to grow them, the majority of your organic ornamental garden should be made up of plants that are native to a climate as close as possible to yours. You reduce... published 4 months ago

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Greener Gardener - Working with the Weather

by MDeaton

Learn to grow healthier vegetables, bigger flowers, taller trees, and a more beautiful garden by working side-by-side with Mother Nature. Improve the health of you, your family, and the world we live in by changing your gardening habits with weekly columns featuring one step you can take this weekend. published 4 months ago

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