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Transforming Public Parks: Dallas’ New Pollinator Garden
John Barnard Park-City of Dallas Thank you to Polk County Soil and Water Conservation and the City of Dallas for letting me work on this amazing project. This pollinator garden was my first public park project, and I can’t wait to watch it grow. From the initial ideas to the final design, all the way…
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Why You Shouldn’t Cut Back Native Flower Heads After Seed
As the growing season ends, it’s vital not to cut back native flower heads after they’ve seeded. Leaving these seed heads and berries provides essential food for birds, like goldfinches and chickadees, during winter when resources are scarce. This patience rewards gardeners with delightful visits from songbirds in the colder months. Additionally, leaving perennials and…
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Supporting Native Bees in Your Garden
This native sweat bee, which is covered in pollen from the yarrow, prefers to nest in ground tunnels, requiring bare ground for egg-laying. They carry pollen on their hind legs and body hairs, and they contribute to the pollination of various plants more efficiently than honey bees. To support bees in your garden, consider these…
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Natural Pest Control: Ladybugs Save Lupine Meadows
This client expressed concerns regarding their splendid lupine meadow, which had become overrun by aphids by late spring. Each lupine stem was completely covered, leading us to consider potential intervention strategies. However, while my client and I deliberated on appropriate actions, nature had already begun to respond. Upon my inspection of the meadow the following…
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Transform Your Fence: Winter 2024 to Summer 2025
Winter 2024-Summer 2025 This garden has changed and grown so much since planting . The ocean spray and coyote brush are now towering over the fence, while the pearly everlastings and Douglas asters have covered the understory. This is a great example of how to improve a ugly fence or privacy screen in a short…
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