In the end, the biggest hurdle was getting the flowering plants to grow in the presence of grass, which is extremely competitive.
Are gardeners seeing fewer butterflies, bees and birds this year? It could be due to record-setting spring rain and cold
Neighbors 200 yards away are complaining of bee droppings on their cars
Some don't realize the dire threat that transplanted bull frogs (as a major example) pose for not just native frogs, but fish, birds, etc.
These may be the larvae of primitive wasps called sawflies
Homeowners run the risk of soil runoff if not handled correctly
Most of this gardener's roses have black spot and dropping leaves
Cicada species in Oregon have overlapping generations, so some adults come out every year.
Take a lesson from the 2021 historic heat dome and be prepared to help plants through hot and dry weather as the season progresses.
This species of frog is actually not native to Oregon or any state in the western United States.
Gardener wants to be careful to not disturb the birds when trimming their landscape
Is clover in a lawn a sign of low nitrogen levels?
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