Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Top 5 deer-resistant annuals (I hope)
I need more plants. One of the joys and frustrations of starting a new garden is watching it grow. For once I’m trying to be restrained and allow room for the trees, shrubs and perennials to expand to their natural shape and size without jostling neighbors yet that means I can see bare soil…
Read MoreSpirea – the poor man’s shrub no more.
One thing’s for sure – there’s no room for snobbery when it comes to gardening. Before moving to this house 2 ½ years ago I used to smile politely when clients mentioned they had a deer problem and gave my all-knowing benevolent nod while saying “Ah yes, deer will eat anything if they are hungry…
Read MorePlanting for Butterflies
Is our garden something we really own or a piece of this earth which has been entrusted to us? Are we caretakers rather than landowners who by association have the responsibility – and honor – of nurturing all that grows in and on it? I’m no philosopher and this is not intended to be a…
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