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Keystone Species
Keystone Species In ecology, a keystone species is one that holds an ecosystem together in ways that far exceed its abundance. Although many species contribute ...
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Native Plant Garden Care
Native Plant Garden Care. Native Plant Garden Care is often described as low maintenance, but that phrase probably deserves a clearer explanation. Low maintenance does ...
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Woodland Gardening
Woodland Gardening Some of the most spectacular gardens in New York are not in full sun. They exist beneath tree canopies, along forest edges, and ...
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Sugar Maple Tree
Sugar Maple Tree Sugar maple trees (Acer saccharum) are iconic North American trees known for their stunning fall foliage and sap used to produce maple ...
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Neem Oil for Plants
Neem Oil for Plants: Why Native Gardens Don’t Need It. Neem oil (Azadirachta indica) is often marketed as a safe, organic solution for plant pest ...
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Native foraging
Native foraging. Exploring the Bounty of Nature: The Art and Ethics of Native Foraging. In our fast-paced modern world, it’s easy to overlook the abundance ...
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Catalpa trees
Catalpa Trees Catalpa Trees are native to the United States but are not native to New York State. Historically, their natural range was centered in ...
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When to Plant Tulips
When to Plant Tulips (And Why We’re Mostly Not Fans) If you’re here because you Googled “When should I plant tulips?” let’s get this out ...
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Matrix Planting
Matrix Planting What Is Matrix Planting? Matrix planting is a design approach where a dominant, continuous ground layer supports and stabilizes a comparatively smaller number ...
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Landscape Transformation Process
Landscape Transformation Process Landscape Transformation Process: Every great garden begins with a little faith. The before stage can look bare, messy, or even disappointing at ...
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Ground Cover Plants
Ground Cover Plants Planting native ground cover plants is one of the most beautiful, sustainable, and wildlife-friendly ways to manage low-maintenance areas. It is also ...
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Plant Shedding
Plant Shedding. Plant shedding is the natural process by which a plant drops leaves, flowers, stems, or even entire shoots as part of its normal ...
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Growth Takes Time
Growth Takes Time Growth Takes Time In gardens and in life, growth rarely happens on our preferred timeline. We live in a culture that rewards ...
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The Long Garden Game
The Long Garden Game The Long Garden Game. Native wildflower gardens are certainly not just a trend. They are one of the most practical, hopeful ...
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Aphids on Plants
Aphids on Plants Aphids on plants cause more anxiety than they deserve. In most U.S. gardens, aphids are not native fauna. They are introduced agricultural ...
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