Spring Cleaning
If you have a bird box in your yard, now is the time to give it a thorough […]
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Gray Dogwood
Cornus racemosa The dense branches of gray dogwood provide excellent cover for many songbirds looking to rest or
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Different bird species like to build their nests in different places. You’re most likely to find an American
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Starting Seed at Home
Starting seeds indoors is a fun, family-friendly winter activity. Here’s what you’ll need to get started: Seeds Choose
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Wildflowers From Seed
The seeds of each plant species are as different as the plants themselves. And each seed requires different
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Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa The square stems of wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) reach about two to four feet tall with fragrant
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Partridge-berry
Mitchella repent Keep your eye on the ground to spot this low-growing evergreen vine. Mats of glossy, dark
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Winter’s Berry Banquet
Once the flowers fade and leaves fall, there usually isn’t much colour left in our yards, but that
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Paper Birch
Betula papyrifera Paper birch is a stand-out in all seasons due to its unique white, peeling bark, but
Leaf Mold, Compost Gold
Discover the Benefits As tree leaves turn colour and begin to fall, we’re reminded of their value and
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Leave the Leaves
Five Ways to Reuse Your Fall Leaves One of the best things about autumn is watching the green
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Local Groundcovers for Your Yard
Plant These Species Instead To avoid or eliminate invasive groundcovers, choose some of our top native plants, find
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Invasive Groundcovers
Learn the Difference Groundcovers that fill in a space can be a great addition to a garden. They
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How to Say Goodbye to Invasive Plants
Keep Your Garden Thriving Any invasive plant or noxious weed removed from your yard needs to be disposed
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Leaf Nibblers: Friend or Foe?
It can be concerning when you find signs of insects chewing on your plants, but keep in mind
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South for the Winter: Our Migrating Butterflies
Many people are familiar with the long migratory journey monarchs take every year to Mexico, but they aren’t
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Pearly Everlasting
Anaphalis margaritacea Pearly everlasting, Anaphalis margaritacea, is a native wildflower important to a couple of our most attractive butterflies. It’s
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Understanding Plant Labels
Learn What It All Means Plant tags contain essential information to help you make the best choices when
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Pale Purple Coneflower
Echinacea pallida While you may notice colourful arrays of coneflowers in local gardens or nurseries, pale purple coneflower
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Choosing Wisely
The Difference Between Natives, Cultivars and “Nativars” If you’re out browsing nurseries for wildlife-friendly plants to add to
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Watch These Tree Benefits Emerge Each Season
The Magic of Trees From tall, majestic hardwoods to saplings still stretching their branches to the sky, trees
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