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Plants Deer Eat

Plants Deer Eat. Plants Deer Eat: A Permaculture Approach to Managing Deer in Your Garden Altogether, one of the most persistent challenges is managing ...

Do Deer Eat Mums?

Do Deer Eat Mums? The answer to the question, “Do deer eat Mums?” Is a quick, “Yes.” Of course, they do. Why wouldn’t they? They’re ...

Why is Fall Garden Planting the Best Strategy?

Fall Garden Planting. Why is Fall Garden Planting the Best Strategy? Why Is Fall the Best Time for New Landscaping Projects? There are countless reasons ...

The doggie has the right approach to yard work!

Ease up on the yard work. It’s just kinder.

Ease up on the yard work. It’s just kinder. “Yard Work.” This time of year, people wear themselves and each other out with yardwork. There’s ...

Low Maintenance Plants

Low Maintenance Plants: A Native Landscaping Solution. Book an estimate for low maintenance landscaping now. Low Maintenance Planning. If you’re looking for a beautiful garden ...

Aromatic aster is the best fall perennial plant to plant.

Perennials to plant in fall

Perennials to plant in fall. Book an estimate now. Cooperate with nature. When you plant your garden in fall, you mimic nature’s rhythm exactly. Cooperating ...

Apple Picking in Upstate NY

Apple Picking in Upstate NY: Top 5 Places to Visit. Top 5 Apple Picking Farms to Visit. 1. Your own backyard. Seriously, why not? Plant ...

Swamp Plants

Swamp Plants: Nature’s Wetland Wonders TL;DR version: Book an estimate now for wetland restoration. Swamps are rich, vibrant ecosystems, and the plants in these wetlands play ...

Norway Maple tree vs Sugar Maple.

Norway Maple tree vs Sugar Maple. Native Sugar Maples (Acer saccharum) and invasive Norway Maples (Acer platanoides) can seem similar at first, but there are ...

New York Ironweed: Natural gardens in Saratoga, NY with native plants like NY Ironweed.

NY Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracenis)

NY Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracenis) New York Ironweed: A Bold Choice for Native Gardens New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) is a must-have for anyone restoring habitat and ...

Do Plants Have Feelings?

Do plants have feelings? The mystery intrigues gardeners, ecologists, and anyone who spends time in nature. Ancient Christian legends teach that nature did not experience ...

Garden Stewardship

Garden Stewardship. The Key to Eco-Garden Success: Good Garden Stewardship Practices. The first 3 years are everything. Creating an eco-garden filled with native plants is ...

The History of Garden Gnomes

The history of garden gnomes is whimsical and intriguing. Generally, folklore, craftsmanship, and popular culture are all spotlighted. Origins in European Folklore Garden gnomes trace ...

Helenium is one of the prettiest fall flowering low maintenance plants that are native to New York State.

Fall Flowering Plants That are Native to New York State

As autumn approaches, fall flowering plants that are native to New York State burst into vibrant color. These native species provide essential late-season nectar for ...

Wild Bergamot is a beautiful niche plant.

A niche plant

A Niche Plant: Meet the Giant Yellow Hyssop In the world of native plants, some species play unique roles crucial for specific ecosystems. These are ...