Make an effort to celebrate Earth Day this year by learning more about the environment and getting in touch with nature. One great way to celebrate Earth Day is by planting a tree for yourself, future generations and many other organisms to benefit from! Trees help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions & pollution by absorbing […]
Category Archives: Garden Blog
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Apr
Apr
To Do in April April is one of our busiest growing months and the home gardener has a long list of to-do’s as well! Start now if you are hoping for a successful and productive year of growth in your landscape and gardens. Pull early emerging weeds now while their root systems are shallow and […]
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Mar
Mar
Starting seeds indoors can give you an advantage if you hope to have well-developed vegetables this summer and is necessary if you plan to grow cool season crops such as lettuce, radishes, cabbage, broccoli, peas and a variety of leafy greens. The average last frost date in Billings is May 18th and average first frost […]
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Feb
Feb
A bouquet of flowers is the perfect gift for a loved one, friend or family member. Asides from being aesthetically pleasing, each flower has a different symbolic meaning. So if you’re considering buying some flowers as a romantic gesture, what do you need to know before you purchase? 1. Yellow Daffodil The Yellow Daffodil […]
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Feb
Feb
Overview of the Four Requirements for Attracting Backyard Birds Wild birds require four things to be attracted to a backyard: food, water, shelter and nesting sites. If you make each of these four things available, you will be amazed at how many different species of birds become regular backyard guests. Food A good food source […]
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Growing flowering plants from seed: Easier than you think!
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Feb
Feb
Do you envision your garden to be a lush haven with an abundance of healthy plants and colorful flowers, with a constant show of hardy perennials and cheery annuals? Or do you see your dream garden filled with an abundance of vegetables and herbs, including some of the popular heirloom varieties of tomatoes, peppers or […]
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10 Houseplants That Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
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Jan
Jan
January 10th is “Houseplant Appreciation Day”. In honor of this little-known holiday, we wanted to take a closer look at the top ten houseplants that have the ability to naturally improve the air quality in your home. All of these indoor houseplants were analyzed by NASA in 1989. They found that each had a unique […]
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Nov
Nov
Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) remain one of the most popular holiday flowers. Hybridizers have expanded the range of colors from the familiar red to pastel yellow and vibrant bi-colors. One of the most common questions after Christmas is “How can I care for my poinsettia so that it will bloom again next Christmas?”. While this can […]
