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Butterflies are stunning works of aerial art, flitting about the garden and bringing their beautiful colors, graceful wing shapes, and peaceful natures to our yards. Yet butterflies are at risk from many different hazards, and their populations are in danger. Fortunately, there are many easy things we can do to help butterflies in every yard, garden, and landscape. How Butterflies Help Us Butterflies are more than just pretty guests in our gardens. These insects are prolific pollinators, increasing fruit, berry, and vegetable yields and increasing blooms on all types of flowers. Many of these plants are not only edible, but...

Usually walking through your lawn spreading seed or fertilizer by hand is not a recommended activity. Using a spreader will make the job easier and spread out more evenly. Here is what to know when selecting whether to rent or own a spreader:The biggest thing to know is that there are two types of spreaders called broadcast and drop spreaders. These are their major differences:Broadcast spreadersBroadcast spreaders are meant to place materials such fertilizer or seed over a large area. It works by shooting out the less dense materials in a larger, circular area. However, the broadcast spreader is not...

A garden may seem to be immediately eco-friendly by providing homegrown produce without plastic packaging, toxic emissions from long-distance shipping, or chemical preservatives to enhance appearance. But not every garden is equally eco-friendly depending on how you design, plant, and care for the space. 12 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Garden Good planning and thoughtful practices ensure an eco-friendly garden. The smallest steps can add up to the biggest impact, and each step you take toward a more environmentally-sound garden, the better your garden will be for you, your landscape, native wildlife, and the planet as a whole. Consider Size –...