Lynda Bevere
5 GROUNDCOVERS THAT ATTRACT POLLINATORS (and other reasons why you should use groundcovers)
Groundcovers are plants that grow close to the ground and blanket the soil in a dense mat. Aesthetically, groundcovers soften edges...
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Lynda Bevere
- Jun 22, 2022
9 SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP OUR POLLINATORS
Thankfully there is a buzz happening about how we all must help our crucial pollinators to flourish and survive including bees,...
Lynda Bevere
- May 17, 2022
18 BEST FULL SUN ANNUALS FOR BEES AND OTHER POLLINATORS
Being May here in Zone 6 New Jersey, it is time to think about planting annuals. Annuals are simply beautiful and add wonderful summer...
Lynda Bevere
- May 2, 2022
5 WAYS TO ATTRACT BIRDS TO YOUR YARD WITHOUT USING BIRD FEEDERS
Don't want bird feeders? Try these other ways to attract birds to your yard.
Lynda Bevere
- Apr 5, 2022
5 REASONS TO PLANT NATIVES and WHAT DOES NATIVE EVEN MEAN?
I know, you hear it all the time, plant natives for the environment. But what does "native" mean and why should you be planting natives...
Lynda Bevere
- Feb 28, 2022
20 INVASIVE TREES, SHRUBS AND VINES YOU SHOULD NOT PLANT
One of the simplest things you can do to help the environment is to not grow invasive plants.
Lynda Bevere
- Feb 3, 2022
SHOULD YOU FEED THE BIRDS?
According to the journal Science, 2.9 billion or nearly 30% of our birds in the United States and Canada have vanished since 1970. The...
Lynda Bevere
- Jan 24, 2022
WHAT IS POLLINATION & WHAT ANIMALS ARE POLLINATORS?
My guess is that when most people think of pollinators, they first and likely think solely of bees. However, although bees are the most...
Lynda Bevere
- Jan 12, 2022
Eco Design Tip: WINTER IS A GREAT TIME TO EVALUATE YOUR LANDSCAPE
I know, for many of you winter is not the time you think too much about your landscaping. However, may I suggest that it is a great...
Lynda Bevere
- Nov 1, 2021
5 REASONS TO HIRE A LANDSCAPE DESIGNER FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT
How hiring a landscape designer will not only save your money, but insure all your aesthetic and functional needs are met for your project.
Lynda Bevere
- Aug 23, 2021
10 BLIGHT RESISTANT BOXWOODS
As a landscape designer, I love boxwoods. I frequently use them in my designs to provide evergreen color and structure and their...
Lynda Bevere
- Jul 19, 2021
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT TREE FOR YOUR YARD
Have you always wanted to plant a tree in your yard, but find it confusing and intimidating? So many choices, where do you start? And,...
Lynda Bevere
- Mar 1, 2021
9 BERRY SHRUBS TO ATTRACT BIRDS TO YOUR GARDEN
One of the best ways to attract birds to your garden is to plant shrubs with berries. In addition to the birds enjoying the berry food...
Lynda Bevere
- Mar 1, 2021
WHAT IS ECO-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE DESIGN?
1. Eco-Friendly Design Minimizes Harmful Inputs First and foremost, eco-friendly design minimizes inputs such as water, fertilizers and...
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