Category: Beautification
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Why You Need an Oak Tree in Your Backyard
Just one oak tree provides shelter and food for hundreds of bird and butterfy species. Plus, it offers a shady escape in your backyard. Native trees offer incredible benefits for wildlife, so it’s more important than ever to plant an oak tree. Oak Tree Wildlife Benefits The oak tree is indeed mighty when it comes…
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Protect Your Plants Before a Freeze
Three Things To Do to Protect Your Plants Before a Freeze Much of the U.S. is entering freeze season. I’m not talking a light morning frost, but a full-on freeze. While ideally we would all be planting natives that are well-accustomed to our local climate, it’s not always realistic. We like what we like and…
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Gardening Tasks
Three gardening tasks to tackle this month to get ready for fall Here are the major tasks to tackle in July. Mow your strawberries Strawberries season was short this year, but now that it’s over, you can put your bed to bed. With strawberries, you can run your lawnmower over them to give them the…
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Heat-Tolerant Plants
Choose from these top heat-tolerant plants for your summer flower garden. Blanket Flower: The brilliant hues of the native North American blanket flower have a place in any garden. Blanket flower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Celosia: These fiery, heat-tolerant plants thrive in scorching summer weather. It will grow well in a wide…
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How to Use Vining Plants
Easy ways to use vining plants in your garden Often overlooked, these twisting and vining plants are an incredible asset, providing shelter for wildlife, vertical color and even a bit of privacy. But, they are often misunderstood. One little known fact is wildlife welcomes vines. Flowering species yield nectar for pollinators, and some produce edible…
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Tree Diseases
Anthracnose Anthracnose is a common disease among deciduous trees, especially sycamore, ash and oak. It also affects shrubs such as privet. The disease is more prevalent during wet, cold springs. It is not a serious tree health threat and doesn’t normally require treatment. To prevent anthracnose fungi dispose of leaves and twigs, as well as…
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Fall Leaf Colors in Your Yard
Love to look at gorgeous fall leaves? For those longing for a spectacular landscape past the traditional summer display of flowering plants, plenty of options abound. Show stopping trees, seasonal shrubs and fall blooming perennials can bring a burst of autumn color to your yard. All it takes is a little forward thinking and knowledge…
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Fall Cleanup
Fall cleanup chores are more important than others to keep your yard and gardens looking fantastic. They also set yourself up for success through winter and spring. Here are a few tasks never to skip: 1. Take Care of Garden Tools Clean all your garden tools thoroughly. It’s also a good time to organize them…
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Garden Bugs
Eight Bugs You Should Never Kill in Your Garden! No one likes bugs. Well, unless you are an entomologist! Not all bugs are created equal, especially when it comes to those that live in the garden. Some pollinate the crops or feed on destructive pests, while others are simply passing through. Here are eight bugs…