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Underutilized Native Shrubs With Big Ecological Impact
EcoBlogShopping for shrubs can be a dull experience when so many garden centers, nurseries and big box stores sell the same lackluster choices. Does the world need another forsythia, another boxwood,...
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Interview with Catherine Zimmerman on the New Film “Hometown Habitat” with...
VideosThe inside scoop on the making of “Hometown Habitat” an inspiring new environmental documentary. Kim Eierman talks with the film’s director, Catherine Zimmerman about capturing these real...
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How Can I Attract Lady Beetles to Help Control Aphids?
Ask EcoBeneficial!Question: What can I do so attract lady beetles to help control aphids? How about buying them? Answer: Most species of lady beetles, also known as lady bugs, are predators both in...
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“Feed Birds With Your Yard In The Fall”
Published Articles......Many of our native plants provide nutritious food for migrating and overwintering birds. Learn which plants you can use in your own yard to feed these hungry birds.
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Leaving Leaves in Place
VideosPut down that rake and leave your leaves in place! Kim Eierman joins the Garden Conservancy to explore the many benefits of leaving leaves alone.......
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Where did the Kudzu Beetles Go?
Ask EcoBeneficial!Question: A number of years ago, my trellised legumes were inundated with kudzu beetles for the first time. I have not seen one since. What happened? Answer: Thanks for your question....
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“Provide Water, Natural Foods To Help Birds Endure Winter”
Published Articles......Not all birds overwinter in our region – many migrate South for the winter. The birds that do stay year-round can face stark conditions in cold weather. You can help them in...
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Interview with Dr. Robert Costanza on the $ Value of Ecosystem Services
PodcastsEver wonder what the environment is really worth in actual dollars? Dr. Robert Costanza, a world-renowned ecological economist and trans-disciplinary scientist at the Australian National...
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Interview with Carolyn Summers at Flying Trillium Gardens and Preserve
VideosNeed some inspiration to create a gorgeous native landscape? Join Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial as she interviews Carolyn Summers, designer and owner of beautiful Flying Trillium Gardens and...
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Benefits of a Blanket of Snow in Your Garden
EcoBlogLove it or hate it, snowfall in winter is a reality for most of the country. EcoBeneficial is in the “love it” category. Here’s why: Snow as Insulator Snow is not only beautiful, but a blanket...
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My Clients Want to Support Wildlife, But Don’t Want a Messy Landscape
Ask EcoBeneficial!Question: My clients want to leave their landscape natural, to support wildlife, but don’t want it to look like a mess. Help! Answer: Thanks for your question. There can be a lot of...
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Interview with Frederique Lavoipierre on Garden Allies
PodcastsNeed help in your garden? Look no further than garden allies – those creatures and organisms that help keep ecological balance in any landscape. Join Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial for her...
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“Be An Ecological Steward In Your Own Landscape”
Published Articles......The wildlife activity, or lack of it, in our yards can tell us a lot about the ecological health of our landscapes. Take a look right now. Do you have an abundance of birds...
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Great Native Ground Covers with Carol Gracie
VideosLooking for great native ground covers to plant this spring? Join Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial as she talks with Carol Gracie, naturalist, photographer and author, about two of her favorite...
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How Insects Survive Winter — And Why That’s A Good Thing
Published Articles......In cold climates, insects seem to disappear when temperatures plummet. So where do they go? Depending on the type of insect, there are different strategies for surviving the cold.
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Use Insects, Not Chemicals, to Fight Pests
Published Articles......The dangers of chemical pesticides are well known, and even some organic pesticides can be lethal to sensitive creatures like bees. How, then, can you keep insect pests under...
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Vernal Pools with John Anderson of Aton Forest
VideosSpotted salamanders, wood frogs and fairy shrimp are some of the species that require vernal pools to survive. Learn more about these intriguing, yet threatened ecosystems in this interview with...
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Early-Blooming Native Trees And Shrubs for Bees
Published Articles......There may still be snow on the ground, but spring is here and soon, a number of our native bee species will be active. As you look at your post-winter landscape, you may wonder...
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Climate change is affecting what we grow and how we grow it
In the Media......Reading Eagle, “Climate change is affecting what we grow and how we grow it” April 12, 2017
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Bees and Native Forage with Heather Holm
VideosWant to learn more about native bees? Join Kim Eierman in this EcoBeneficial interview with Heather Holm, a leading expert on native bees and the native plants they use. Holm has just published...
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