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5 Ways to Help Wildlife In Your Yard (Leaves, Lawn Care and More)

March 8, 2023 by Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

The best way to attract and support wildlife in a home garden is to plant native plants, especially those that bloom throughout the season and those that serve as keystone native species. But what else can you do to help wildlife in your yard? This article will go over some tips other than planting that […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tips Tagged With: Bees, Birds, Fertilizer, Leaves, Mulch, Pollinators

What’s the Best Mulch for Native Plants?

January 9, 2023 by Andrew Walsh 2 Comments

Mulch is a great addition to any garden, native or not. It helps to suppress weeds as well as moderate soil moisture and temperature to help your plants thrive throughout the growing season. You may be picturing something fairly specific when you hear the word “mulch,” likely dependent on the style of gardens you have […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tips Tagged With: Leaves, Living Mulch, Mulch, Wood Chips

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I'm Andrew, a home gardener who got fully obsessed with native plants during the pandemic and I'm now sharing my progress and what I've learned. My interests include utilizing natives in formal as well as naturalized settings, and using native trees and shrubs to support wildlife.

Recent Posts

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  • How Late Can I Plant or Transplant Native Plants in the Fall?
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