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ad-free, fluff-free tips and recommendations for all things garden.


Planting for Privacy
Why does everyone have arborvitae in their yards? Landscapers love it. For those trying to obscure the view of nearby neighbors, this...

Nora Saintz
Apr 1, 20232 min read
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Designing a Pollinator Garden
First, we need to get the puns out of the way. Have you heard the buzz about pollinator gardens? Bee sure to include these...

Nora Saintz
Mar 4, 20232 min read
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Nora's favorite plants for SPRING
This marks the first entry of my "Favorite Plant" series, where I highlight my top picks for each season. When it comes to the four...

Nora Saintz
Feb 15, 20233 min read
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Three Seasons of Color
Plant combinations for gardens that bloom from spring through fall "I want something in bloom all year long"- a request made by the...

Nora Saintz
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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Winter Gardens
Winter and Buffalo are synonymous with one another, so it's important to include plants that provide visual interest during the snowy...

Nora Saintz
Dec 27, 20202 min read
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Native Plants
In recent years there's been a push to incorporate native plants into landscaping, and with very good cause. These species provide...

Nora Saintz
Dec 11, 20201 min read
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Peonies: The PSL of Flowers
Someone I went to high school with recently posted on Facebook that peonies are the pumpkin spice latte of flowers. I suppose it was...

Nora Saintz
Nov 12, 20202 min read
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Bulbs
Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are the harbingers of spring. In an area like Western New York, seeing crocus buds poke their heads out...

Nora Saintz
Nov 6, 20202 min read
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The Rule of 3's and Garden Design
Ever hear of the rule of three's? It's the idea that things are inherently funnier, more appealing, or more effective when listed in...

Nora Saintz
Nov 5, 20202 min read
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