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How Large Milkweed Bugs Impact Your Milkweed Plants
Milkweed plants are a favorite among gardeners and nature lovers, especially because they support monarch butterflies. But if you’ve noticed bright orange and black bugs on your milkweed, you’re likely seeing Oncopeltus fasciatus, commonly called the large milkweed bug.
Dec 15


Why Deciduous Plants Shed Their Leaves in Autumn
Discover why deciduous plants—from trees to vines like poison ivy—shed their leaves each fall. Learn how light, hormones, and seasonal changes trigger this natural cycle of dormancy and renewal.
Oct 20


Why Suburbs Need More Trees: Throwing Shade—and Solving Problems
Cities and suburbs are dealing with some pretty heavy stuff these days—rising temperatures, bad air, flooded streets, toxic soil, not enough access to fresh food, and growing stress levels. On the surface, these all seem like completely different problems. But here’s the twist:
Jul 13


Flower Skeletons: Winter’s Beauty and Planning Your 4-Season Garden
While winter may seem like an off-season for gardening, it’s actually the perfect time to observe your landscape, dream up a plan for the se
Jan 12


How To: Identify & Remove Invasive Plants in the Winter
Winter is an ideal time for removal as plants are dormant, and surrounding vegetation is less dense.
Jan 5


How to Plant and Care for American Holly: A Guide to a Timeless Native Beauty
If you’re looking for a tree that combines year-round beauty, ecological benefits, and rich history, the American holly (Ilex opaca) is the
Dec 15, 2024


The Top 5 Misconceptions About Plants, and Working with Nature
Gardening and landscaping might seem like straightforward hobbies, but the world of plants and outdoor spaces is full of myths that can misl
Nov 30, 2024


Why Do We Need Plants?
Jump into the fascinating why of plants—their role in our everyday lives, why native plants are more useful than your roses, and why...
Nov 24, 2024


How Plants Grow: From Seeds to Nature’s Oddities
Today, we’re getting our hands dirty with the incredible journey of plant growth. From the typical life cycle to some of nature's oddities.
Nov 17, 2024


Eco-Friendly Fun: 3 Ways to Repurpose Your Halloween Pumpkins
Here are three creative ideas for making the most out of your old jack-o'-lanterns—no seeds required.
Nov 2, 2024


Why Deciduous Forests Lose Their Leaves and the Nutrient Cycle
Welcome to the deciduous forests, the runway models of the natural world. These flashy babes, shaking off their green coats in the fall, are
Sep 30, 2024


The Newbie's Playbook for Snagging Native Plants from Cuttings: A Fun and Foolproof Way to Grow!
The first step in growing native plants from cuttings is selecting suitable plant species.
Sep 21, 2024


What Is A Weed & Why Are Some So Awesome?
Let's talk green thumb gossip. Weeds. They're the uninvited guests at the garden party who just so happen to bring something to the table. They may crash the crop, orchard, and garden scenes, but they know how to keep biodiversity on the beat in our concrete jungles. The term "weed" refers to a plant which isn't wanted in a particular place because it conflicts with human preferences, needs or goals. However, the classification of whether a plant is a weed or not has no botan
Jun 4, 2024


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