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Great Native Plants for Hummingbirds: What Are You Growing?

Want hummingbirds?  Skip the feeder (or add to it) and grow some of the native plants that hummingbirds favor.  Hummers particularly love red tubular flowers, so make sure to include some. Here are some hummer favorites: Native Perennials and more for Hummingbirds Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop) Aquilegia canadensis (Canada Columbine)…

Benefits of a Blanket of Snow in Your Garden

Love it or hate it, snowfall in winter is a reality for most of the country.  EcoBeneficial is in the “love it” category.  Here’s why: Snow as Insulator Snow is not only beautiful, but a blanket of snow acts as just that – a natural blanket of insulation for your garden…