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An Overview of Garden Plant Suggestions for Birds

Julianne Labreche, Master Gardener, Ottawa-Carleton N= Native Plant Bird Friendly Shrubs and Small Trees Evergreen Trees for Birds Deciduous Trees for Birds Perennials for Birds Bird-Friendly Annual Flowers Bird-Friendly Vines Grasses for Birds These are alternatives to Miscanthus, considered an invasive plant species. www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/grow-instead Groundcovers for Birds Useful Birding Apps Merlin Bird ID Website: merlin.allaboutbirds.org…

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7 Tips for a Great Organic Lawn

Are you interested in growing a great organic lawn? If so, you’ll want to follow these tips for a landscape that’s lush, green – and most importantly, chemical-free. Going au naturel with your lawn is a great goal to have. While it does take a bit more patience and work upfront to get your lawn…

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Maiden Grass: How To Care For And Use

Maiden grass (Miscanthus sinensis gracillimus) is a rich, tall, full-bodied herbaceous perennial and hardy ornamental grass that is popular in unexpected places. Maiden grass is a warmer-weather perennial grass that can be found in a variety of natural-looking landscapes and gardens. Because of its low maintenance requirements, it is commonly planted alongside roadways and highway…

How to Care for Your Lawn in the Fall

Fall lawn care will help to make sure it is in tip-top shape for the coming winter. While many residents assume spring is the time to focus on your lawn, there are many things you can do to keep your grass strong and healthy during a frigid winter. It’s important to start it as soon…

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On Using Ornamental Grasses In The Landscape

The many different varieties of interesting grasses provide an easy way to add color and contrast to a monochrome landscape setting. Grasses are very decorative, and well-placed specimens can create very eye-catching points of interest.

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Purple Fountain Grass: How To Care For Pennisetum Setaceam

Purple fountain grass – Pennisetum setaceum “Rubrum” is an ornamental landscape grass. Its foxtail plumes and striking burgundy foliage show up well when surrounded by contrasting plants. This herbaceous perennial grass is heat tolerant and grows well in poor soil.

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How to Prepare Soil for Grasses

Soil Preparation for Grass Seed To prepare the soil for grass seed: Soil Preparation for Ornamental Grasses To prepare the soil for ornamental grasses: Although some grasses can survive the winter snow load and provide interest in the garden during the winter, most are better cut back in the fall. Dividing Overcrowded Grasses Do your…

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An Overview of Garden Plant Suggestions for Birds: Grasses

An Overview of Garden Plant Suggestions for Birds

7 Tips for a Great Organic Lawn

Maiden Grass: How To Care For And Use

How to Care for Your Lawn in the Fall

On Using Ornamental Grasses In The Landscape

Purple Fountain Grass: How To Care For Pennisetum Setaceam

How to Prepare Soil for Grasses

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