… important part of the tall grass prairie providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Cape Breeze switch grass is a … gardens, stabilization of eroding banks, and black walnut. Since Cape Breeze is mostly grown for its ornamental value, it is generally retained for its autumn and winter interest while also providing shelter for wildlife. Cut back the …
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… important part of the tall grass prairie providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Cloud Nine switch grass is an tall … gardens, stabilization of eroding banks, and black walnut. Since Cloud Nine is mostly grown for its ornamental value, it is generally retained for its autumn and winter interest while also providing shelter for wildlife. Cut back the …
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… important part of the tall grass prairie providing an important food source and winter shelter for a range of insects, small mammals and birds, even bison. Haense Herms switch grass is an … gardens, stabilization of eroding banks, and black walnut. Since Haense Herms is mostly grown for its ornamental value, it is generally retained for its autumn and winter interest while also providing shelter for wildlife. Cut back the …
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… commonly known as the dog rose, was already being cultivated by the Romans, not so much for its flowers as for its fruit - the rose hips - which were thought to cure the bite of a mad dog. Unlikely. But it is true that this rose's hips are unusually high in antioxidants and it was used for a variety of medical purposes over the centuries. Even in the 40's, it appeared in you WW II …
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… your plants will be in the ground or in containers, and the amount of space you have available for tomatoes (be realistic!). You can then purchase seeds from a garden center, or from one of the many online or mail-order suppliers. Second, you will need to choose a location for starting the seeds. Tomatoes need strong light. A south-facing window with bright sun, space for the starting containers, and a temperature in the upper 60s or 70s Fahrenheit will work. …
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… the willowy stems from spring into mid-summer. Use in containers and directly in flower beds for their eye-catching color and motion in even slight breezes. The flowers are very attractive to pollinator insects searching for nectar. …
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… Related to the American elder, 'Guincho Purple' is grown mainly for its bright leaves. This cultivar has dark green leaves, turning blackish purple and then red … pink-tinged flat umbels of flowers with purple stalks. This plant makes a nice shrub suitable for the wild border. …
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… This bright mid summer blooming perennial is usually planted for its brilliant scarlet flower color. The petals are interestingly notched, and the blossoms … tight clusters on top of sturdy stems. Its foliage is silver. Use maltese cross as an accent for its bright red color. …
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… leaves to support your plants and wildlife instead of bagging the leaves up and leaving them for collection: Help pollinators survive the winter An increasing number of people are trying to … the leaves from your lawn and moving them to your perennial beds. That way, you’re allowing for a more natural cycling of nutrients— and providing habitat and a food source for wildlife including insects. Soon-to-be butterflies, for instance, take shelter in the winter …
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… to think about the importance of watering wisely and efficiently. But it's not unusual for one type of extreme weather to be followed by the opposite extreme, and an extended period of … than 1 inch a week, it's time to think about providing supplemental irrigation, especially for newly planted trees and shrubs, and other long-lived plants such as perennials. Even drought-tolerant plants need up to three years for their extensive root systems to become established. Investing time and resources on the needs …
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