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Unlike birds whose plumage is mostly blue, the green coloring of a green bird‘s feathers is the result of pigment, not a ...

Tired of weedy, bare patches in the shady corners of your garden? Shade-loving ground cover plants are the secret to ...

American arborvitae ( Thuja occidentalis) is a low-maintenance, fast-growing evergreen tree that offers a tall privacy hedge.

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According to a garden expert, studies have shown that being connected to nature can lower blood pressure and stress levels.

A moon, or nighttime garden, is one that can be enjoyed after the sun sets. After a long day at work (or in the garden) ...

Creeping buttercup is an invasive weed that can quickly take over your lawn and garden. Dangerous to pets and livestock, ...

While black tea, espresso, and coffee bring the most caffeine to the table, green tea packs ... coffee made from dark-roasted beans has more caffeine than coffee from light-roasted beans.

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When Joe Doucet bought a new house in Katonah, New York, he wanted to make it as environmentally friendly as possible. As a ...

June 5 wrapped up an eight-night event which drew people from all over the world to see the mating display of a special ...