Blooms & Birds – Flowers to Attract Feathered Friends

 |  16th May 2011  |  Filed under Flower Gardening

This summer I’d like to increase the number and kinds of birds that spend time in my yard. I have decided on four flowers that I will definitely plant in my garden this spring, and if I can I’ll add a few more!

1. Bee Balm grows about two to four feet high and blooms early in the summer. It is responsible for attracting hummingbirds to my yard! The blooms’ colors can be pink, red, or&hellip

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My First Garden Pest of 2011…..Stink Bugs!!

 |  14th May 2011  |  Filed under Ornamental Gardening

Now that i am firmly focused on planting an organic garden and I have elaborated why you should also… the next step was to start my seedlings and after i established a great start to my organic garden, i just had to wait for the weather to cooperate to put them in my newly created raised bed.

Now if you live in the NorthEast or just about anywhere else in the country (except the West Cost&hellip

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Guest Post – Organic Pest Control Options

 |  10th May 2011  |  Filed under Home Pest Control

The following is a guest post from John S. The author’s thoughts are their own and are not in direct conjunction/affiliation with Safer® brand. We invite guest posts regarding organic gardening tips and techniques. Simply submit your guest post for consideration! Happy Gardening!!!

Location: Norcross, GA

There are some people that might have concerns about using certain pesticides&hellip

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Spring into Organic Lawn Care!

 |  4th May 2011  |  Filed under Lawn & Landscape, Using Organics

I can’t wait to run around my yard with my shoes off, and play kick ball with my nieces and nephews! I used to think getting my lawn ready for the spring and summer seasons was a huge task, but after doing so a few times I have it down to a science!

My dog has a tendency to cause damage to a few areas of my yard, so I like to use a lawn patch to fix up the spots that are a bit unsightly.&hellip

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