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Certain species of plants are very particular about which pollinators get their nectar
Flowers can be discriminating when it comes to pollinators. In fact, certain plant species use toxic nectar to repel the wrong type of bee from its flowers.
September 8, 2017
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How to: Creating a hypoallergenic garden for allergy-suffering customers
Many people suffer allergies each spring, and this can hinder their enjoyment of the outside. Help make a hypoallergenic garden for these customers.
September 6, 2017
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New research finds potential antibiotic cure for fire blight
Scientists say that fire blight is the oldest, most serious and perplexing bacterial fruit tree disease. Find out more on this disease at Total Landscape Care!
September 5, 2017
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How to create a pollinator garden for National Honey Bee Day
The day was officially created in 2010 by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States and has the mission of promoting and advancing beekeeping. More here
August 18, 2017
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Research highlights the benefits native plants provide birds
Native plants tended to host far more caterpillars and yards with more native plants saw more native-bird species. Details and more on Total Landscape Care!
August 9, 2017
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USPS to release Protect Pollinators Forever stamps
Many see butterflies as beautiful creatures and bees as dangerous, both pollinators are vital to pollination. The USPS is trying to make a change! Details here.
August 2, 2017
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Audubon gives native plant recommendations to attract pollinators
It’s no secret that pollinators play a significant role in the health of the environment. Here are a few native plants that will help attract pollinators!
June 23, 2017
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Attracting monarch butterflies to your customer’s garden
Monarch butterflies are a vital pollinator and travel thousands of miles during their annual migration from parts of Canada to regions of Mexico and the US.
May 30, 2017
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Decrease in varroa mite levels means lower honeybee losses for beekeepers
For the first time in a while, beekeepers have some encouraging news about bee populations, but it is still a far cry from victory in researchers’ eyes.
May 30, 2017
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How to: Creating a secret garden for clients
Public gardens around the house are beautiful, but for customers who want to keep their garden all to themselves, here are a few tips on creating a secret one!
May 29, 2017
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How you and your customers can help Audubon protect hummingbirds
The shifting bloom times of nectar plants, as well as the earlier arrival of spring in their wintering and breeding grounds, are posing a threat to hummers.
May 10, 2017
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Washington state’s horticulturist talks Capital’s ecolawn initiative
Members of Washington state’s horticultural staff and The Department of Enterprise Services have weighed in on the dandelion appearance at the Capital.
May 2, 2017
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