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While you may not think that your beautifully landscaped yard could possibly make a difference in the health of the planet, think again. A properly planned landscape can be very beneficial to the environment, even more so than just letting your yard go to the weeds. There are many ways to create this, and here are some of the ways your yard can contribute to reducing your environmental footprint. Some of these are about using less water, while others have to do with planning your yard to reduce your need for chemicals and other pollutants. Reduce Water Usage Everyone can

Have you always dreamed of growing grapes but thought there were few options out there then think again. Thanks to years of research on grape growing, The University of Minnesota and others have developed many species that can take temperatures as low as -40F! Here are some varieties to consider as well as growing tips for beautiful foliage and optimum results. Varieties Marquette The Marquette is a red grape that was developed by the University Of Minnesota primarily for those wishing to grow quality grapes for making red wine in colder and more challenging climates. It’s prestigious lineage includes the

One of the biggest complaints for any novice gardener is the difficulty in keeping your yard attractive no matter what time of year it is. It’s easy to keep your garden beautiful when the flowers are in full bloom. But each flower has its day, and before long that beautiful bush will be nothing but a leafless twig until spring returns again. One of the disadvantages of traditional landscaping is the stationary nature of trees and shrubs. What if you could strategically place plants when they are at their peak, and remove them to a less visible area when their