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Have you ever just really wondered, why and what causes food coloring in hummingbird feed to be so dangerous? Here's why!. Although the color red in red food coloring attacts hummingbird species like the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird to your hummingbird feeder, it is exceptionally dangerous to hummingbirds and can at times be fatal.

Food Coloring: Deadly Combination for Hummingbirds!

Gardening Know How

Hydrangeas are heroes of the summer garden, but these common care errors will stunt plants' growth potential and result in poor flowering.

7 Hydrangea Care Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Stunning Blooms

Perennial flowers are a fantastic addition to any garden! They come back year after year, providing consistent beauty and structure to your garden beds. One of the best things about perennials is that many of them have long bloom periods, offering vibrant colors from spring through fall. These long-blooming perennials can create a continuously beautiful garden without the need for replanting each season.

17 Perennial Flowers That Bloom From Spring To Fall

The More You Cut These Flowers, the More They Bloom! Check out our guide to flowers that flourish from deadheading. In order to gain something, you have to lose something. This is especially true with certain varieties of annuals and perennials that bloom better after their flowers are removed. In this deadheading flowers list, we present a selection of such plants that flower profusely the more you cut them! So get your shears ready, and let’s deadhead!

The More You Cut these 9 Flowers the More They Bloom

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Now you'll know how to get those beautiful blue and purple blooms.

Cool Trick Magically Changes the Colors of Hydrangeas

One of the joys of gardening is discovering plants that continue to thrive year after year with minimal effort. Annuals that self-seed are a fantastic addition to any garden, providing a burst of color each season without the need for replanting. These hardy plants drop seeds that sprout into new plants the following year, ensuring a continuous display of blooms and reducing your gardening workload.

12 Annuals That Will Self-Seed And Come Back Next Year

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Challenges are part of life. People with various ages face certain obstacles. Some of them test our resilience and strength. Some zodiac signs have an unbeatable spirit that helps them overcome adversity. They don’t fear trying new things even when the odds are against them. Their perseverance often pays off as they reap big from their risks. Yet, their nature makes them hold onto abusive relationships as they fear moving on. Are you one of these resilient people?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Never Give Up

If you’ve ever had your garden ravaged by deer and rabbits, you know how frustrating it can be. Fortunately, there are many beautiful perennials that these animals typically avoid, allowing you to enjoy a vibrant garden without constantly battling these hungry visitors. From fragrant herbs to unique flowers, these deer and rabbit-resistant plants can help create a stunning and resilient landscape.

15 Perennials That Deer and Rabbits Avoid

Deadheading is one of the simplest and most rewarding gardening practices. By removing spent flowers, you can encourage plants to produce more blooms, prolong the flowering season, and keep your garden looking tidy. It’s such a satisfying task to see new buds forming where old flowers once were! If you’ve ever wondered which flowers benefit the most from deadheading, you’re in the right place.

15 Flowers That You Need To Deadhead For Better Blooms

Planting annuals in your garden provides continuous blooms throughout the season. Grow them directly in the ground, in raised beds, in pots, or even in hanging baskets to use vertical space. Annuals, unlike perennials, need to be planted each year. Growing annuals allows plenty of opportunity to experiment with what flowers you like and thrive in your geographical area and which blooms you want to have in your landscape year after year.

12 Fast-Growing Annuals To Quickly Fill Your Garden With Color

July flowers are ideal for adding color to your garden during warmer months. Popular options for July flowers include zinnias, marigolds, cosmos, sunflowers, nasturtiums, petunias, and black-eyed Susans. These flowers are easy to grow, attract pollinators, and some even help repel pests, making them a valuable addition to any garden.

7 Flowers You Can Still Plant in July

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Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Wednesday, July 3rd

Texas State

ESPN Lafayette

Springtime in Texas is back in full effect. The flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, and a few of our furry feather friends are coming out of hibernation. Now that the flowers are beginning to bloom, you may notice large balls of leaves that sit in the crevices in certain parts of trees, I’m here to tell you those are not birds nest and you need to be very aware of what you are looking at. This nest is referred to as a Drey which contains leaves, grass, sticks, and dry mud. A Drey is usually larger than a bird's nest because of all the ingredients it contains to make its large nest.

BEWARE TEXAS: If A Ball Of Leaves In Your Tree It’s Not A Birds Nest

When you're driving, be it in your hometown or during a road trip, you likely spot a variety of beautiful flowers growing wildly on the roadside. If you've ever wondered what type of plant you're spotting and wanted to grow it in your own garden, chances are you can. Wildflowers—plants that grow without any help from people—don't just fill landscapes with color and texture, they also serve as an essential food source for pollinators, making them a perfect addition to your garden. To help you identify some of the roadside flowers growing in your area, we spoke to experts who provided several types of wildflowers that grow across each region of the United States.

37 Types of Wildflowers That Will Thrive in Your Native Garden

USDA Zones: 8-12 Geraniums come in reds, pinks, purples, and even shades of white. You can mix and match to create a stunning display. They don’t need constant babying! Just water them when the soil feels dry to the touch, and maybe feed a weak-strength fertilizer every now and then. Deadheading spent flowers will also ensure recurring blooms.

17 Best Flowers for Front of House

Transform your outdoor space with tree landscaping lights for a magical nighttime ambiance and added safety against intruders. Improve the aesthetics and health of your garden by planting flower beds around your trees, providing color, texture, and vibrant focal points. Enhance the aesthetic appeal and protect tree roots by using...

5 Around Tree Landscaping Ideas to Try This June

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

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Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Homes & Gardens

Choosing the right plants to grow alongside your lavender can be the answer to longer lasting blooms

Best lavender companion plants – 8 plants to pair with these fragrant flowers

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A Dance with Color & Light at Twigs and Leaves Gallery

Twigs & Leaves Gallery in downtown Waynesville will host a special event at the gallery on Friday, July 5, during Art After Dark. From 6–9 p.m.,...

A Dance with Color & Light at Twigs and Leaves Gallery

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