The Problem with "No Mow May"
This time of year, the “no mow may” movement starts circulating around the gardening community. Theoretically, taking a break from mowing...
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Anthony Marinello
Mar 112 min
Native Lawn Alternatives
Kill Your Lawn! There are various techniques for converting a lawn into a native planting. Some prefer sheet-mulching, others prefer...
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Anthony Marinello
Feb 188 min
It's All in the (Botanical) Name!
While familiarizing yourself with native plants, often the first step on your journey is learning the botanical names of plant species....
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Anthony Marinello
Sep 13, 20232 min
Fall, The Season of Planting
The Fall season provides the perfect combination of conditions for plants to establish...
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Anthony Marinello
Oct 19, 20222 min
Leave the Leaves!
"Leave the Leaves" Tips and Guidelinse
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Anthony Marinello
Mar 13, 20223 min
Don't Rush the Spring "Cleanup"
As the weather warms in late winter you can already hear the sounds of the season. No, we aren't talking about songbirds in the trees, we...
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Anthony Marinello
Feb 2, 20225 min
Rare Natives - From Seed
While most of the native plants that are common within the horticulture industry are perennial, there are plenty of annual native plants...
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Anthony Marinello
Jan 27, 20225 min
Indigenous Food Crops
As we reach the midpoint of the winter season, many people are eager to begin gardening again. This includes annual vegetable gardening,...
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Anthony Marinello
Nov 17, 20213 min
Bird Ponds
The main goal of native plant garden is to help restore the foundation of the local food web, rebalancing the ecology while providing...
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Anthony Marinello
Oct 10, 20213 min
Halloween in a Native Garden!
An argument is often made that when lawn is transitioned to a native garden there is some loss of accessibility, especially in terms of...
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Anthony Marinello
Oct 3, 20212 min
Fall is Here!
As we find ourselves in Autumn the change of seasons is becoming more apparent. Some perennials are already going dormant (looking at you...
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Anthony Marinello
Aug 29, 20213 min
Native Hosts for Eastern Black Swallowtails
Native perennials for hosting Black Swallowtail Butterflies.
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Anthony Marinello
Jul 4, 20214 min
Planting for a Changing Climate
This past week much of Long Island experienced its first heat wave of 2021, with temperatures in the mid 90s and heat indices above 100....
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Anthony Marinello
May 30, 20216 min
Ecologically Sound Lawn Care
While my goal is to have homeowners reduce or eliminate their lawn areas around their home, I do understand the need and/or...
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Anthony Marinello
Apr 11, 20216 min
Light Pollution is REAL
The light bulb changed the world when it was invented in 1879, allowing Humans to continue working into the night to solve the problems...
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Anthony Marinello
Apr 4, 20211 min
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! On this Easter Sunday the theme is rebirth! Spring is in full swing and there is no stopping it now... Birds are singing,...
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Anthony Marinello
Mar 27, 20212 min
Earth Hour
Celebrate the Earth at Home Last night marked the 14th anniversary of Earth Hour. “Held every year on the last Saturday of March, Earth...
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Anthony Marinello
Mar 21, 20214 min
Welcome Spring!
Avoid a typical “spring cleanup” which usually consists of removing all standing vegetation, blowing away any leaves, and tilling the soil.
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Anthony Marinello
Mar 13, 20218 min
Grow a Better Bird Feeder
Without the plants that are native to a respective region, the ecosystem ceases to function. This is the problem we are currently facing...
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Anthony Marinello
Mar 7, 20214 min
Wildlife Friendly Yard & Garden Maintenance
Tools & Techniques to Preserve Tranquility & Avoid Disturbance to Wildlife You’ve gone organic, reduced your lawn, removed invasive...
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