Last spring, I made a classic beginner’s mistake: I tore out an entire patch of mock strawberry from my backyard, convinced it was poison ivy. Gloves on, sleeves rolled down, I yanked every last stem (or so I thought) only to learn later that I’d removed a harmless groundcover. It turns out, I’m not alone […]
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Wildscaping and organic gardening are two approaches within the broader movement toward sustainable and eco-friendly gardening. Both share a commitment to nurturing the environment, but they focus on different elements of ecological health. Understanding the distinctions between these two methods can help clarify how each contributes to the greater goal of restoring balance between human
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I’ll never forget the first time I saw lycoris radiata, or the red spider lily. I pulled into my driveway where hours earlier had been nothing at all, now stood three bright, crimson flowers on tall, thin shoots, the petals bursting like fireworks, right outside my door. This flower took me by surprise at its sudden appearance and its unfamiliar and intoxicating beauty.
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Growing up, mowing the lawn was my most despised chore. Our house sat on about a half acre and mowing this section wasn’t too difficult, but right next to our house sat a large vacant lot that couldn’t pass a percolation test, so the developers left it empty and made it the future adjacent homeowner’s
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