Expert Planting Guides

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716 Garden Library!

Hyper-local planting guides written for Buffalo clay, Rochester frost, and everything in between.

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Best Plants for Buffalo

Best Plants for Buffalo

Our expert picks for the most reliable, beautiful plants for the 716.

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Pollinator-Friendly Plants

Pollinator-Friendly Plants

Attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your backyard.

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Winter Survival Guide

Winter Survival Guide

Learn the proper way to mulch and wrap plants for the Buffalo winter.

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Low-Maintenance Landscapes

Low-Maintenance Landscapes

The best 'set it and forget it' plants for local homeowners.

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Hosta Heaven

Hosta Heaven

Master the 'Queen of the Shade.' Varieties and slug-free tips.

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Lavender in the 716

Lavender in the 716

How to grow fragrant lavender in our heavy local clay soil.

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Blueberries for WNY

Blueberries for WNY

Grow delicious berries with these soil prep and bird protection tips.

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Rose Mastery

Rose Mastery

Stunning roses in WNY: pruning, feeding, and winterizing.

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Critter-Proofing (Deer/Rabbits)

Critter-Proofing (Deer/Rabbits)

Proven methods for keeping local pests out of your flower beds.

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Top 5 Easiest Veggies

Top 5 Easiest Veggies

Start your vegetable garden with the five easiest picks for our climate.

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WNY Fruit Trees

WNY Fruit Trees

A beginner's guide to apple, peach, and cherry trees in Buffalo.

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Soil & Raised Bed Guide

Soil & Raised Bed Guide

Layout ideas and soil mixes for a productive raised bed garden.

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