Perennial plants in the garden can offer birds food and shelter. Birds can eat the berries and seeds of the plants and use them as a place to nest, which provides protection from predators. The...
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People grow perennials for several reasons, but one of the most common is they come back year after year. They do not need to be replanted every year, and they can grow in many types of soil....
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When the summer heat is on, Russian sage can stand up and flourish under this situation. It also does well in dry conditions. Another reason Russian Sage is a great plant for the garden is that it...
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June is National Pollinator Month and with our pollinator populations declining partly due to loss of habitat we need to learn ways to make our gardens a pollinator paradise.

There are many...
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If you live in a hot, dry climate or are currently under water restrictions you can still have a garden that flourishes with big, long, lasting blooms. This might sound contradictory especially...
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Tiger Lilies are beautiful flowers that are often used in gardens for their colorful petals and unique shape. This is a great flower to use in your garden because it can grow in many different...
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One of the most popular types of plants to grow are perennials. Finding the right ones to thrive in your garden takes research. While perennials require some maintenance to keep them healthy and...
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Spanish bluebells are a plant native to Spain, Portugal, and North Africa. It is also known as wood hyacinth, wild hyacinth, and Portuguese bluebell. This plant has an erect flower stalk that...
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