Whether you have a big backyard or a just few pots on your patio, you can create a pollinator garden. These tips and ideas will help.
Plant a Pollinator Friendly Yard and Garden One great idea for families to do together is to plant a pollinator friendly yard. I know that my three sons are always looking for things to do, and since we love being outdoors, a pollinator friendly yard and garden only makes sense! It is s...
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If you’ve ever created acompost bin, you know that heat rises in there when thecomposting processbegins. That same process occurs inside your hugel garden. Better still, when the mound heats up due to the composting process, it heats the surrounding soil too. An added bonus to this subter...
Bring the buzz to your place with a DIY pollinator garden. Learn how to choose bee-friendly plants and make a difference in your own backyard!
How to Build a Butterfly Garden Location Location Location Before we delve into the specific attributes of a butterfly paradise, you need to first consider the best spot in which to put your butterfly garden. Consider a bright sunny spot, with the opportunity for shade. You want the butterfl...
“Typically, these plants are treated with the harmful pesticide, neonicotinoids, which kill any insect, including pollinators, on contact. These deadly pesticides can live in the soil for three to five years, killing insects each year.” Related: How to Plant a Pollinator Gard...
9 steps to build a shade garden 1. Decide where to plant If grass in a shady part of your lawn isn’t growing the way you want it to, it may be time to embrace a shade-friendly garden design. Shade gardens are normally planted on the edges of your lawn, underneath a tree canopy,...
How to Build a Rain Garden More Getty Images A rain garden should ideally include plants that are attractive, easy to maintain, drought tolerant and provide ecological value. Rain gardens evoke images of flowering beds with gently waving grasses and fluttering pollinators, and that is why homeown...
HOW TO BUILD A RAIN GARDENCreate your own rain garden with these tips:Choose a site. If you have a low area or ditch where water collects after it rains, this would be a natural spot for a rain garden. You can also redirect a downspout away from your home to divert water runoff for...