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Yucca filamentosa: Vital to Yucca Moth and Giant Skipper, Favored by Black-Chin or Broadtail Hummers

Sought by black-chinned and broad-tailed hummers, New World native Adam's needle (Yucca filamentosa) also is vital in the life cycle of yucca moths and giant skipper butterflies.

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Chaste Tree or Monk's Pepper: Sumptuous Nectar for Five Butterflies From Admirals to Skippers

Native to the Mediterranean, Chaste Tree or Monk's Pepper (Vitex agnus-castus) homesteads now in both the Old and New Worlds. Its nectar particularly is sought by butterflies.

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Yellow Rabbitbrush: Nectar Oasis for Admirals, Anglewings, Metalmarks, Patches, and Skippers

A New World plant native to western Canada and United States, yellow rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus) thrives in droughts and is appreciated by butterflies.

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Garden

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia): Seven Butterflies Under Its Sweet, Orange-Scarlet Allure

The brilliant oranges and reds of Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) serve as a siren for butterflies, which are of equal beauty. Seven devoted visitors are identified.

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'Rose à Parfum de l'Hay' and 'Roseraie de l'Hay': Sumptuous Tributes to Incomparable Rose Garden

Two sumptuous, exquisitely fragranced roses, namesakes of Jules Gravereaux's outstanding rose garden, were bred after 1901 French mission to glean Bulgaria's rose expertise.

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Yves Piaget Rose: From Luxury Watches to Exquisite Roses

The luxuriousness perfection of Piaget jewellery watches is exemplified in Yves Piaget rose, namesake rose of the current, well-known representative of the Piaget dynasty.

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Lawn Care

Finally, the perfect garden hose nozzle

Found it, the perfect garden hose nozzle, all brass construction, cleans, rinses, mists, has a lifetime guarantee and best of all it doesn’t leak

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Plants

How to Grow an Olive Tree: Olive Trees in Container or Ground

An olive tree in a container or planted directly into the ground will bring a Mediterranean atmosphere to the garden, terrace or patio. They can also be grown indoors.

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Garden

Resin Garden Fairy Statues

Thought to bring good luck to the garden, fairy garden statues come in many different styles and sizes. You will love to see little fairy statues hiding among flower beds.

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Garden

How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs Yourself

Getting rid of bed bugs yourself is not easy, but there are ways to do it if you are very determined. Of course the best way is to let professionals take care of it for you.

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Outdoor Power Tools

Electric Chainsaws - Any Good?

Electric chainsaws have their drawbacks. Are they just toys or can they be used in the real world.

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Plants

Apricot Trees

Grow your own apricot trees and you'll love the rich taste of this very healthy fruit.

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Garden

Antique Wrought Iron Fencing

Create spectacular fences made of wrought iron with the antique fencing that you find on ebay.

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Garden

Tenerife gardening: Create your own oasis

Tenerife a subtropical island in the Canary Islands but it is still possible to create a water garden in your garden and to view these in parks.

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Garden

End of Season Gardening Tasks

The end of the summer is here and we are well into autumn. The colder weather is looming and you want to know what you need to do to prepare your garden for the winter ahead.

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Garden

Rion Professional Greenhouses Review

Review and discussion about the popular Rion Professional Greenhouses. Covering several models and their characteristics. Resources also inside.

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Garden

What to Grow in a Garden with Lots of Shade

Growing a garden in a shady spot is easy, if you know what plants to choose. Here's some suggestions for picking out beautiful plants for shade.

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Garden

Gardening Tips for Spring Time

Spring is the busiest gardening time of the year. If you are a gardener, here's a list of some gardening tips for spring time.

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