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 9, 2020
- 3 min
Deer in the Garden
I hate deer*. They've ruined my life in so many ways. When we bought the house I thought I was protected, but I quickly found out I 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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Nora Saintz
- Nov 2, 2020
- 3 min
Fall Garden Prep
The fall season is just as important as spring when it comes to caring for your garden. A few easy steps during the autumn months will...
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Nora Saintz
- Oct 29, 2020
- 2 min
Fear and the Garden
Gardening gets a bad rap. Like filing your own taxes, confidently dancing at weddings, and folding a fitted sheet, gardening is only for...
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