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1. Cut your hedges only between August and February to reduce disturbance to nesting birds. 2. Adjoining gardens make wildlife corridors, but only if creatures have easy access. Alter fencing so ...

To help Uhler have a chance at growing the rare purple-blue plant, among other unique California natives, Tilden Park started ...

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"Lawns are the understated focal point of gardens. However, during times of drought or hosepipe bans, they should be lowest ...