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Many butterflies, moths, and other insects need a safe place to pupate. Create a "soft landing" for them under your trees so they can pupate in peace and emerge to pollinate!
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Bee and butterfly hotels may give you a warm and fuzzy feeling, but they can do a lot more harm than good for native bee populations.
Beware of the cultivar! They may have the same common name as straight native species, but are often not as good or even have negative effects on pollinators and other wildlife.
The invasive shrub Nandina, or heavenly bamboo, is toxic to cedar waxings and can kill them. If you know of nurseries that sell it let them know. Removal is suggested or at the very least remove the berries so that birds can't eat them. There are so many great native shrubs that support wildlife with just the right food, just when the birds need it.
It's that time of year again. One teaspoon of road salt contaminates 5 gallons of water - FOREVER. Please use it sparingly, or consider more nature-friendly alternatives.
Nature is everywhere! You can easily make your yard a healthy habitat and save yourself time and money. Check out the article!
Nature is not just "out in the country." It HAS to be in our yards and our greenspaces, or we're going to lose it. It's time to create a new normal in our urban and suburban landscapes. This article explains why. Plant native plants, folks.
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