Pollinators
Tips for creating a pollinator garden
Creating a pollinator garden is a rewarding way to support local ecosystems and attract bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators to your yard. ...
Keep the Holiday Magic Alive with Winter Arrangements
The time between the holidays and spring can be a little dreary. The sky is gray, the weather is cold and we’re still several ...
Leaving Your Native Plants Up in Winter for Hibernating Native Bees
When the temperatures have dropped and the last leaves have fallen, you might be tempted to do some cleanup and prepare your garden for ...
Growing Herbs in Containers
Pruning can be a daunting task. Understanding how, when, and what to prune can be overwhelming for gardeners, regardless of experience level. It may seem as though removing parts of a shrub would lead to damage for the plant. However, proper pruning has many benefits that lead to better health and increased vigor. Winter is the ideal time to prune our shrubs and give them a fresh beginning to a new season.
We need pollinators
Pollinators, especially honeybees, have gained significant attention due to their crucial role in ecosystems. Pleasant View Gardens has successfully hosted honeybees, leading to a fruitful honey harvest. Additionally, the University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive list of pollinator-friendly plants, promoting awareness and support for these vital insects in gardening.
Native Plants for Pollinators
We all know that native plants serve many great purposes. They filter groundwater and remove contaminants, they provide habitat and food for birds, and ...
Pollinators & The Plants They Love
Pollinators are essential to the food we eat, and the flowers we love. Without them, we wouldn’t have coffee, apples, chocolate, grapes, tomatoes, and ...
Pollination: How to Help Save the Bees
The Bee Movie: The Real-Life Version If you haven’t had the opportunity to watch the Dreamworks Production of ‘The Bee Movie’ you are really ...