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Why Pollinator Hotels Should Be Built Before Frost

November 16, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Pollinator Hotels Should Be Built Before Frost

The first cold snap of the season has a way of surprising even the most prepared gardeners, sending people scrambling for gloves, mulch, and emergency plant blankets. But while we’re busy protecting tomatoes and trimming perennials, the tiniest members of our ecosystem are quietly searching for a safe place to survive the winter. Pollinators—those buzzing,…

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9 Cheap Ways To Naturally Attract Pollinators

July 21, 2023 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

9 Cheap Ways To Naturally Attract Pollinators

Pollinators are important to your garden. If you want a sustainable garden, then you’ll want to find ways to naturally attract pollinators. And if you want a frugal garden, then you’ll need to figure out how to do so cheaply. Luckily, there are a lot of options for you to do so. What Are Pollinators?…

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The March Madness Garden: 10 Things to Plant Before the Final Frost

The March Madness Garden: 10 Things to Plant Before the Final Frost

Spring gardening has a certain adrenaline rush to it—kind of like filling out a tournament bracket and hoping for a perfect run. The trick is knowing what you can plant before the final frost without setting yourself up for disappointment. Done right, you’ll get a head start on your growing season, save money on groceries,…

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Raised garden beds look great in catalogs, but the price tag can quickly take the fun out of growing your own food. Between lumber costs, hardware, and soil, a single bed can easily run over $100—and that’s before you’ve planted a single tomato. The truth is, there are smarter, cheaper ways to build a garden…

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The Tool-Share Strategy: How to Get Luxury Garden Tools for Free

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