BIRDS, BEES AND BUTTERFLIES, OH MY! Attracting Pollinators to the Garden.

To keep algae growth from your bird bath drop some pre-1982 copper pennies in. I have what I would call a normal size bird bath & I use 7 pennies. The reason for the pennies being pre-1982 is that before that year, the pennies contained copper, a natural algicide. You could also use a small length of copper pipe or tubing, or any other copper coin. I have found this to work extremely well with the exception of those times when the temperatures stay above 90 for extended periods. Copper is…

From Monarchs to Swallowtails, we all love to see butterflies hanging out in our yards. Luckily, there are plenty of flowers that attract butterflies!

Grow a garden hummingbirds love: Looking to bring in more hummingbirds? This simple five-plant garden plan will be sure to turn your garden into a hummingbird hot spot!

Attracting butterflies to your garden is easy when you know how. We have a video tutorial and show you how to set your yard out correctly.

According to a study published in the June 2003 issue of "Conservation Biology," there are 561 known butterfly species in the US and Canada, while there are only 56 butterfly species remaining in British counties, as a result of disappearing habitat.

Tips and resources for starting a small butterfly garden at home #butterflies #lifecycle #preschool #iteach #prek #kidsactivities #playtimefelts

Pollinators are essential to the health of our ecosystem, food systems, and natural landscapes. Read along to learn about the top 23 plants for pollinators. Creating a pollinator-friendly garden helps maintain a healthy pollinator population, and brings joy to your life!

Enjoy an unbeatable floral show without having to do a ton of work.

If you love butterflies as much as we do, you know very well then that they're attracted to specific types of plants. And really, is there anything more beautiful that having colorful Monarchs roam your garden? We didn't think so! Today we're going to share with you 7 ways to attract butterflies to your yard. Not only are butterflies beautiful to look at, but they can also help with pollinating! 7 Ways to Attract Butterflies #1. Plant the Right Type & Color Did you know that butterflies are…

43 Modern Mediterranean Garden Landscaping Ideas #gardenideas #mediterraneangarden #gardenlandscaping ~ aacmm.com

Cottage garden designs bring a classic, soft vibe to your landscape. Create a garden that's big on color—but small on labor.

Three months ago I started a seemingly innocuous project. "How hard can it be to make a flowerbed?", I said. Well I learned along the way and so I am now going to share what I learned and the steps to make your project easier. The major milestones are: Design the Area Excavate the Area Construct a Border Refill with Good Soil Plant the Flowers Cover with Mulch Required Tools Work Shoes - At several points it stormed and flooded my half-dug bed. After working for just 15 minutes I would have…

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