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Garden soil looking dry? Not a rain shower in sight? These drought-resistant perennials don't mind and will thrive in summer.

Wild bumblebees are in serious trouble. Bumblebee populations have declined by roughly 46% across North America and 17% in ...

These shrubs bloom on old wood, so June pruning encourages plenty of fresh stems that will carry flowers next spring. Remove ...

Raising flowering plants to specifically attract hummingbirds is a great goal. These attractive flowers can grow from seed to ...

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Skip the cost and hassle of a fence. These fast-growing trees can screen unwanted views and create a more secluded backyard.

For Julia Lee, tearing out her lawn and replacing it with drought tolerant plants was about more than saving water. It was ...