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Growth of Cary Tree Archive - Rooted in the Work of More than 450 Volunteers
Growth of Cary Tree Archive - Rooted in the Work of More than 450 Volunteers

On property owned by a homeowner’s association, the CTA (Cary Tree Archive) seeks to transform an open landscape - literal grass roots, if you will- into a thriving ecosystem of native trees, shrubs, grasses and perennial flowers, that support local pollinators and countless populations of life, from the birds and the bees, to the caterpillars on the leaves.

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Gardening, Cary, LocalKurt HiltonCary NC, Cary, Cary Tree Archive, Native Plants, Debbie Roos, Leaf and Limb, Camu Basil, gardening, ecosystem, native plants Comments
Ways to Keep Your Lawn and Garden Hydrated When Rain is Scarce and Temps are High
Ways to Keep Your Lawn and Garden Hydrated When Rain is Scarce and Temps are High

As we approach summer with an already HOT and DRY spring, keeping plants hydrated becomes a concern for many people.  While we all know water is the key, there are things we can do to conserve water and reduce the amount of time standing in the yard...feeding the mosquitoes.  Here are 6 tips to keep those plants happy and healthy during times of extreme heat.

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GardeningKurt HiltonThe Pāpurgarden, gardening, drought, water, mulch, grass, lawn, Cary, tips, cary nc, gardening ideas Comment