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Some weeds, such as violets, plantains, and goldenrod, help loosen soil, prevent erosion, and support beneficial insects.
Key Points Native plants that bloom in late summer and early fall provide a crucial nectar source for pollinators like bees, ...
If the population of pollinators starts declining, which it already is, humans will have no flowers or food to rely on for ...
Every gardener has personal reasons for gardening, whether it be the hope that their garden brings joy, productivity, beauty, ...
Wondering if you've missed the boat on summer planting? Here are eight perennials that you can still plant in July.
Planting in clusters is better to help pollinators and from a garden design perspective. It looks nicer to have swaths of ...
Since you want to add more edibles to your landscape, this would be a good addition, although it might not be easy to find.
In particular, to attract hummingbirds, we recommend growing long-blooming flowers, which will fill your garden with color ...
Summer in Liberty County is a time of joy, bringing heat, humidity, and the promise of vibrant gardens brimming with color, ...
On this week’s show, we take a tour of a beautiful rural pollinator landscape and get prepared for a fall garden. Our Backyard Farmer experts answer viewers' questions about pests, insects, and ...
While American burnet is a perfect herb to attract pollinators like birds to your backyard, you can bolster conservation efforts even more by building an entire pollinator garden around this swampy ...
Pollinators have four basic needs. They need a diverse nectar and pollen source, flowers from spring through fall. They need a nesting habitat in the form of bare ground, brush piles, and stems ...