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cselandscapearchitect · 5 months

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Growing Encelia farinosa (Brittlebush) from Seed: A Home Gardener's Guide

Encelia farinosa, commonly known as Brittlebush, is a beautiful and hardy desert shrub that can add a touch of vibrant color and resilience to your home garden. If you’re a home gardener looking to cultivate this charming plant from seed, you’re in for a rewarding experience. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of starting Encelia farinosa from seed, ensuring a…

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#Arid Garden Techniques #Brittlebush Propagation #desert gardening #Drought-Tolerant Plants #Ecosystem Support #Encelia farinosa #Gardening in Dry Climates #Gardening Tips #Low Maintenance Gardening #Native Plants #Plant Growth #Pollinator-Friendly Plants #Seed Collection #Seed Germination #Soil Adaptation #Sustainable Landscaping #water conservation

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haylee-scribbles · 8 months

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Transitional Landscape Summer landscaping ideas for a sizable transitional yard with partial sun.

#pollinator-friendly plants #buff sandstone patio #honeysuckle #attract pollinators

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prx2012 · 9 months

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Pathway in Denver This is an illustration of a sizable summertime transitional partial sun side yard stone landscaping.

#blue spruce #attract pollinators #pollinator-friendly plants #black granite slab steps #landscape #buff sandstone patio #clematis

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jillraggett · 7 months

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Plant of the Day

Saturday 30 September 2023

A clump-forming perennial Symphyotrichum 'Prairie Sky' has small pinky mauve flowerheads with centres that have a paler shading. The flowers were popular with the local bees.

Jill Raggett

#Symphyotrichum #aster #bee friendly #pollinators #herbaceous #perennial #plants #horticulture #gardens #garden #essex #Beth Chatto #herbaceousperennial

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natureisthegreatestartist · 5 months

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#Plants #Permaculture #pollinators #gardening tip #bee friendly

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solarpunkswy · 11 months

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Thanks to @turtlesandfrogs for recommending this website

They have an amazing blogs with a ton of helpful resources and tips!

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the-busy-ghost · 1 year

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We may not have the most exciting or blooming garden in the world but we do have:

Ladybirds living on the holly (eating aphids)

Blackbirds regularly hopping about, eating the few slugs that ever actually appear, and picking up leaves from the lawn for their nests

Finches, sparrows, and tits (haha) chattering to each other in crowds on the one small tree

Many different kinds of visiting bee and wasp

And this is relatively normal for a Scottish garden so it's not just us and even if we could do better by our wildlife, it still makes me happy to know they're there

#Also woodlice but they're everwhere round here #When we lived in England we even had a toad that lived at the bottom of the garden #We do try to make a hospitable environment for the species that come along but we're not very good at it #So we can't really take credit for this except in what we don't do or refuse to do #I think the key is to keep things somewhat tidy but not too much #Every other garden on our street- even the ones that are supposed to be wildlife friendly- are so TIDY #There's no fallen branches for insects to hide under and no worms and slugs in the lawn because of overcutting #Thus no food for birds and no places for them to hide either #We also have a hedgerow which helps #We also have a hedgerow of hawthorn and beech and holly instead of a fence so I think that helps #And for a long time we had an elderly dog who couldn't chase anything herself but it kept the cats away #(I love cats but they shouldn't be allowed to just roam around threatening wildlife and shitting in the flowers)#We could do much better #We need more early food for bees so I will try to remember to plant some muscarii or something this autumn #And we do need to do some tidying soon but on the whole I am happy with it #It's nice to think that the ordinary British garden can be adequate for wildlife without any work really #Obviously we could make it a haven if we put the work in #But it's as much about what we're NOT doing (excessive use of weedkiller and insecticides; overtidying)#As what we are doing (planting pollinator friendly plants)#Especially this year it's been a year of birds #There are SO many of them because they have lots of places to hide and it has a great result #Because the few slugs and things we have tend to get picked off by them before they do serious damae #And the slugs that don't I tend to spot and put in the compost heap where they can be useful #By contrast our small back garden is an awful example #Astroturf and paving stones and no shelter and no plants/food- even the weeds aren't flowering ones like dandelions #I'm gradually trying to improve it as we get a lot of sun and there are fences so less wind #It will be good for growing fruit and veg but there's no point in even putting birdseed or flowers back there #No birds or bees will go near it until we make substantial improvements #Even if I fill it with plants it will have no other wildlife except insects as there is nowhere for them to perch and hide #It will just be pots and paving stones

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panoramicireland · 2 years

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The industrious little leafcutter bee, taking resting on a calendula leaf after having cut a disc of leaf from another plant.

It was a hot day in Ireland today and the leafcutter was busy. I'm not sure what plant it was targeting but on each occasion it would fly to a particular corner of the garden and rest on calendula or tomato leaves for approximately one minute before flying off again.

In between cutting leaves of course they are busy collecting pollen from various flowers in the garden.

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#ireland #plant #leafcutter bee #melittology #photography #vsco #vscocam #irish #photographers on tumblr #nature #entomology #bees #pollinators #bee friendly

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yardenercom · 11 months

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How to create a summer garden that attracts pollinators

Are you wondering how to create a summer garden that attracts pollinators? 🌻🐝 Check out our infographic with simple steps to get started! Save it, share it, and use it to transform your garden into a pollinator paradise.

Looking for more resources on gardening? Head over to www.yardener.com and browse our collection of resources. We update regularly, so be sure to save our website for future reference. We offer a variety of content, including infographics, articles, and tips to help you create a thriving garden ecosystem. Check it out today!

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kaelvoet · 9 months

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Seriphium spirale

#asteraceae #wildflowers #pollinator friendly #fynbos #mountain #hiking #wildlife #south africa #photography #wildlife photography #nature #indigenous plants #yellow flowers #daisy

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amelia-rate · 10 months

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July 14, 2023

Rudbeckia blooming at the Olde Town Community Garden

#gardening #community garden #flowers #pollinator friendly plants #urban gardening #Amelia rate photos

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cselandscapearchitect · 9 months

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Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope': A Dazzling Garden Marvel

Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ is a captivating ornamental shrub known for its breathtaking foliage and eye-catching colors. This hybrid plant is a result of careful crossbreeding and selection, bringing together the best traits from different Abelia species. ‘Kaleidoscope’ has become a beloved addition to gardens, landscapes, and even container gardens, thanks to its striking appearance and…

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#&039;Kaleidoscope&039; Abelia #Colorful Landscaping #Container Gardening #Creating Visual Harmony #Design Principles #Eco-Friendly Gardening #Foliage Diversity #Garden Design #Garden Focal Points #Landscape Inspiration #Ornamental Shrubs #Plant Care Tips #Plant Companionship #Pollinator-Friendly Plants #Residential Landscaping #Seasonal Transformations #Thriving in Various Climates #Versatile Garden Plants #Year-Round Interest

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charmingcreatures · 2 years

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Cosmic ✨

#cosmos #wildlife gardening #pollinator friendly #plant for pollinators

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jillraggett · 7 months

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Plant of the Day

Monday 16 October 2023

This seed mix was developed to be attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects and contains both annual and perennial plants. A major annual component is Phacelia tanacetifolia (scorpion weed, purple tansy, fiddle neck, fernleaf fiddle neck) which is often grown as a green manure.

Jill Raggett

#Phacelia #scorpion weed #purple tansy #fiddle neck #fernleaf fiddle neck #plants #annual #pollinators #bee friendly #horticulture #gardens #garden #seed mix

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natureisthegreatestartist · 8 months

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Looking for a cheerful, easy-to-grow flowering perennial? Consider rudbeckia (aka black-eyed susan). Here are some of mine.

#Mine #bee friendly #black eyed susan #pollinators #summer flowers #Plants

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katiajewelbox · 2 years

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These glittering stars in flower form are Borage (Borago officinalis).

The borage is a useful addition to a kitchen garden because it attracts pollinators and the bright blue, star shaped flowers are edible. These flowers make a striking addition to salads and sweets, and their colour changes from blue to light purple over the course of the day.

The scientific name “officinalis” means the plant has medicinal properties. However, modern medical research is yet to prove that various parts of the borage can treat the wide range of medical issues herbal medicine traditions ascribed to the plant.

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