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	Relocating Small Trees and Shrubs in Fall How to successfully transplant Fall provides suitable conditions for transplanting existing plants in your landscape. The soil is still fairly warm, plus the cooler air temperatures and typically higher moisture levels reduce stress on the plants. View Article »
	Dividing Perennials …to keep ‘em healthy and spread the beauty! Want more and healthier perennials? Check out these guidelines. View Article »
	6 Small Shrubs and Trees that Shine in Winter Choices to keep the garden beautiful even in the cold. View Article »
	A Glossary of Common Seed & Nursery Catalog Terms Courtesy of National Garden Bureau Member Park Seed Common seed and nursery catalog definitions. View Article »
	Top 12 Small Trees & Shrubs to Attract Butterflies & Birds Beautiful Bird and Butterfly Lures for Gardens or Containers Use a variety of plants and flowers to bring color and interest to your garden or containers, while also attracting some of mother nature's pollinators. View Article »
	Plants to Celebrate Spring’s Return Late winter into early spring is when we crave fresh growth, a bit of color…some sign that spring is really returning! View Article »
	Houseplant Basics – Tips on Choosing and Caring for Interior Plants Just the right advice to get you started with houseplants. View Article »
	Beyond the Blooms – Shrubs with Multi-Season Interest A collection of varieties that offer beauty beyond flowers. View Article »
	Kalanchoe: More than Just a Disposable Decoration How to keep them healthy and get them to bloom again. View Article »
	Fall Garden Cleanup Fall is the perfect time for some garden cleanup. View Article »

Helpful Reference Links
	Landscape Calculator For mulch, stones, plants, etc. created by professional landscape contractors.
	Pest I.D. for Vegetables Clear Insect photos, descriptions, damage details and management suggestions.
	Plants best suited for Pollinators in your region. Zip code search tool courtesy of the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign. Leads to full guidebooks for specific regions. Pollinators list on page 16 of each guidebook.
	Native Plant Guidance Search features for finding plants native to an area, nurseries selling them and organizations offering information about or assistance with natives.
	Toxic and non-toxic plants for pets. Courtesy of ASPCA. Plant photos and descriptions with exposure/ingestion symptoms listed. Searchable by toxic, non-toxic and specific pet; cat, dog, horse.
	USDA hardiness zones explained.
	USDA Hardiness Zone Map Clickable to general regions of country.
	Canadian Hardiness Info Provides current hardiness information for all of Canada. Also compares to USDA zone mapping and collects fresh data to update zone information accurately.
	Trees Are Good "Trees Are Good" provides detailed information on selection, planting and care of trees.
	Find your local extension office This link will help you find your nearest Cooperative Extension office. A great resource where you can talk to experts and find research-based agricultural information.
	AAAAI's National Allergy Bureau™ (NAB™) The most accurate resource for current mold and pollen levels in your area.
	How To Make Natural Easter Egg Dyes A great resource with instruction on how to make your own natural Easter egg dyes.
	All About Hydrangeas An excellent resource for Hydrangea identification, care and pruning information. You can even learn how-to change bloom colors and dry the blooms.

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."

– Benjamin Franklin