Fall-Sown Wildflower Seed: Let Winter Do the Hard Part
Many native wildflower seeds need a cold, wet spell to sprout. Learn when and how to sow them in fall or winter,…
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New England Aster: The Tall Late Bloomer That Feeds Fall Monarchs
New England aster blooms purple when most gardens are fading, feeding bees and migrating monarchs. Here’s how to grow this tall native.
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Winter Birdbaths: How to Keep Water Open Without Harming Birds
How to offer birds open water in freezing weather: simple daily bowls, safe heaters, and the additives you should never put in…
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Little Bluestem: The Native Grass That Turns Copper for Winter
Little bluestem is a tough native grass with copper winter color, seeds for sparrows and juncos, and a liking for dry, sunny…
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Meet the Native Bees Visiting Your Flowers
Honeybees get the attention, but thousands of native bee species work American gardens. Meet the common ones and learn how to help.
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Leave the Seed Heads: Fall Plants Goldfinches Love
Why a slightly untidy fall garden feeds goldfinches and other birds, which seed heads to leave standing, and when to cut them…
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Keeping Your Bird Feeders Clean and Safe
How often to clean bird feeders, what to use, and what to do if you find sick birds. A simple routine that…