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June is a great time to add new life to your garden—especially with heat-tolerant flowers, herbs, and vegetables that thrive in the summer sun. Whether you're working with garden beds or small containers, here are a few ideas to inspire your next planting project: 1. Summer Annuals: Marigolds, zinnias, petunias, and vincas love the heat and bring bold color to any bed or container. 2. Culinary Herbs: Basil, rosemary, thyme, and oregano are easy to grow in pots and perfect for summer recipes. 3. Pollinator Favorites: Coneflowers, salvia, and lantana attract bees and butterflies, supporting your local ecosystem. 4. Patio...

Nothing is more relaxing than the gentle gurgle of your own backyard waterfall, but how can you add one to your pond? It can be easier than you think to enhance your pond with a simple waterfall. Why Add a Waterfall to Your Pond? There is more to a waterfall than just the refreshing natural sounds it adds to your yard’s ambience. A well-constructed waterfall can serve several practical purposes for your pond and yard as well, including… Aerating and oxygenating water for plants, fish, frogs, turtles, and other members of your aquatic ecosystem. Minimizing any standing water in the...

Summer is a delightful season filled with the sights and sounds of nature at its most vibrant. Among the many joys of summer is the presence of wild birds, adding beauty and music to our gardens and outdoor spaces. Providing care and nourishment to these feathered visitors can be a rewarding experience. In this blog, we’ll explore essential tips for summer wild bird feeding and care to ensure they thrive during the warmer months. 1. Choose the Right Bird Feeders: Types of Feeders: Tube Feeders: Ideal for small seed mixes and attracting a variety of birds like finches, chickadees, and...

One of the most arduous tasks of gardening is getting down on your knees and digging through soil that may be littered with obstructions such as rocks. Sometimes that kind of work is just too hard. Well, there is a solution for you. Instead of digging, just make your own soil on top of something. Here’s how:Anywhere you want itPick a location of where you want your garden to be. It doesn’t even have to be where dirt is, you can just as easily put it on top of your driveway.The baseBefore you start creating your soil, you will need...