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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...

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...

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...

Winter Gardens

Winter and Buffalo are synonymous with one another, so it's important to include plants that provide visual interest during the snowy...

Native Plants

In recent years there's been a push to incorporate native plants into landscaping, and with very good cause. These species provide...

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...

Bulbs

Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are the harbingers of spring. In an area like Western New York, seeing crocus buds poke their heads out...

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...