One of the rewards of creating your garden is being able to sit back and enjoy the nature it attracts. There’s nothing like seeing butterflies float around your plants, bees grabbing pollen from flowers and birds filling up your space with song. In addition, when you bring these insects and birds into your space, you are helping the ecosystem. But you can also draw animals that will wind up making your garden their feeding patch, destroying it in the process. Mammals like deer, rabbits and … [Read more...] about Attracting Wildlife You Want to Your Garden
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‘Bee-neficial’: The Importance of Bees to Your Garden
Mellifera is the hardest working – if somewhat accidental – horticulturist in your garden. In her search for food, she will move from stamens to pistils, pollinating your plants and ensuring their survival. She is responsible for 70 percent of the world’s flowering botanicals and a large number of its fruits and vegetables. It is estimated that one of every three bites of food you take is due to her and those like her. She is, literally, busy as a bee. Apis Mellifera (the scientific … [Read more...] about ‘Bee-neficial’: The Importance of Bees to Your Garden
Creating the Perfect Garden Ambiance for You
Your garden is coming into full bloom. You’ve weeded, planted, watered and nurtured, and your reward is a beautiful oasis. Now it’s time to accessorize and create a complete garden environment that is uniquely yours. With a few additional plants, accents or fixtures, you can create a garden ambiance perfect for enjoying solo when you want some “me time,” or ready for sharing with your family and friends when you are entertaining. This environment will continue to reflect the atmosphere … [Read more...] about Creating the Perfect Garden Ambiance for You