Planting for Privacy
Why does everyone have arborvitae in their yards? Landscapers love it. For those trying to obscure the view of nearby neighbors, this...
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Nora Saintz
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Designing a Pollinator Garden
First, we need to get the puns out of the way. Have you heard the buzz about pollinator gardens? Bee sure to include these...
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Nora Saintz
- Feb 15
- 3 min
Nora's favorite plants for SPRING
This marks the first entry of my "Favorite Plant" series, where I highlight my top picks for each season. When it comes to the four...
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Nora Saintz
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Three Seasons of Color
Plant combinations for gardens that bloom from spring through fall "I want something in bloom all year long"- a request made by the...
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Nora Saintz
- Dec 27, 2020
- 2 min
Winter Gardens
Winter and Buffalo are synonymous with one another, so it's important to include plants that provide visual interest during the snowy...
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Nora Saintz
- Dec 11, 2020
- 1 min
Native Plants
In recent years there's been a push to incorporate native plants into landscaping, and with very good cause. These species provide...
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Nora Saintz
- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min
Peonies: The PSL of Flowers
Someone I went to high school with recently posted on Facebook that peonies are the pumpkin spice latte of flowers. I suppose it was...
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Nora Saintz
- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
Bulbs
Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are the harbingers of spring. In an area like Western New York, seeing crocus buds poke their heads out...
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Nora Saintz
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
The Rule of 3's and Garden Design
Ever hear of the rule of three's? It's the idea that things are inherently funnier, more appealing, or more effective when listed in...
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