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Unique Planters Using Coco Liners

February 21, 2012 – 9:02 pm

Plastic planters and fiberglass planters have become ornate in recent years, although some gardeners are still using the plain planters. If you are tired of the old stuff, then it is time to move up to to unique planers that use coco liners. Coco liners give your plants the best environment to thrive in. Coco [...]

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Hummingbirds –Small, Fast and Nectar Loving

February 3, 2012 – 10:33 pm

The hummingbird gets its name from the characteristic hum made by their rapid wing beats.The hummingbirds are the second largest family of birds with over 343 species. They originated in South America; and the great majority are still there where colorful flowers bloom all year. Only 21 species make it to US soil. Hummingbirds [...]

Are Your Birdbaths Frozen?

January 26, 2012 – 11:55 am

The big chill that is crossing the country means frozen water. Now if you are an ice skater, that is great news; but if you are a wild bird that means you need to find a water source not frozen. A water source is just as important as a food source in your backyard bird [...]

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Suet for Winter Wild Bird Feeding

January 24, 2012 – 10:41 pm

Feeding Wild Birds in the winter require a different approach than warm weather feeding. Birds are warm blooded animals, which means they need to maintain their body temperature within a specific range even when the temperature around them changes. The maintenance of body temperature is dependent on the amount of heat the bird produces. Birds require a [...]

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