How To Have An Energy Efficient Garden and Landscape
Most people think of their home as the only place to cut energy costs. Energy can be saved in a variety of ways and in different locations. We have ideas on how to cut your energy costs in your landscape as well. The winter often gives homeowners sticker shock when paying for their energy/heating bill. Today we
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The Benefits of Landscaping with Native Plants
The Benefits of Landscaping with Native Plants There are many benefits of landscaping with native plants. Native plants are some of the easiest landscape plants to grow. They support the local ecological system and native wildlife. They save water because they have already adapted to our very own weather patterns. Native plants provide vital habitat
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How Snow Benefits Landscapes And Lawns
Have you gotten your bread and milk yet? You should because Connecticut is looking at its first major winter storm of the season. Winter Storm Harper is set to dump half a foot or more of snow on our state with some sleet and freezing to close it out. Though snow can cause some damage
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My Top 5 Gardening Resolutions For The New Year
New Years is a wonderful time for new beginnings and new pathways that can lead to exciting destinations. It is said that resolutions are easier to keep when they have to do with something you enjoy. Gardening doesn’t have to be a favorite hobby to enjoy resolutions that go along with it. If you are having
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3 Of The Easiest Houseplants To Keep
To dull the winter pains of not being able to garden, you might want to consider purchasing a few houseplants to keep you occupied in the cold and dreary weather. Though some houseplants are notoriously hard to keep, there are 3 that are fairly hardy and even quite easy for beginners. There are many benefits
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