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Hummingbird clearwing moth

Why Gardeners Love Hummingbird Moths (and How to Attract Them)

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There is one pollinator in your garden that might surprise you. It flies and moves just like a hummingbird, but it’s not a bird. It’s an insect – a hummingbird moth. There are four hummingbird moth species found in North America, but you are most likely to see the snowberry clearwing or the hummingbird clearwing. These are common throughout …

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10 Common Garden Plants You Might Not Know Are Invasive 

Featured, Invasive Plants & Weeds

Have you ever found a plant in a garden center that caught your eye, then planted it in your garden, only to have it start taking over? It can be quite the surprise! Many popular ornamental plants are actually invasive species that spread quickly and can disrupt local ecosystems. But don’t worry! This short guide will help you identify some of …

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Is this Poison Ivy? How to Tell Boxelder from Poison Ivy

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When I was learning to identify plants, the leaves of boxelder used to trip me up. To me, they looked so much like poison ivy. However, there are a few key features that can help you tell the difference between these two plants. Boxelder Maple Similarities with Poison Ivy The leaves and leaflets of these two plants have a similar appearance. …

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Top 10 Flowering Plants that are Heat Tolerant

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The summer heat has arrived and it’s pretty miserable outside. When we're in a heat advisory, the temperature outside FEELS like over a hundred degrees with the high humidity. I’m watering in the early morning and sometimes at night, just to keep up with it, but the plants are still suffering. However, some of my plants are thriving, in spite of …

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