Archive for the ‘Gardening’ category
Patioscape – The Power of the Fire
Fire! It’s frightening when out of control, yet it’s a great friend and comforter when harnessed. From the earliest days of civilization, fire has held man under a magic spell. Fire had the power to protect by warding off evil spirits and predators; to cook food; to provide warmth and to create a social centerpiece [...]
Rock Gardens – Right For Your Yard?
There are as many types of gardens as there are gardeners. Some prefer a manicured lawn and very structured plantings in order to appeal to their neighborhood. Others choose a wilder, less formal approach. A rock garden is an attractive addition to any landscaping plan, and the best thing is that there are very simple [...]
Host Plants for Popular Butterflies
Butterfly Host Plants Most butterflies have a favored plant that they lay their eggs on; we call these plants host plants. Host plants are those that the caterpillars eat from or those that provide a place to spin their cocoons. Caterpillars do tend to damage plants, most people try to keep them out of their [...]
Butterfly Gardening – An Introduction
If your goal is to entice beautiful butterflies to live in and enjoy your garden, you will need to make it an inviting place . The best way to do this is by providing caterpillar friendly plants, as well as a good food source for the adult butterflies, and suitable breeding opportunities. Shelter Most species [...]
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