Butterflies along with many other species of pollinators have been in decline in recent years. These insects have a pivotal role in fruit production and keeping the food web in check.

When walking down the rows and rows of trees and shrubs at a nursery, consider a look at the foliage of the plants a bit more closely. Most shrubs and trees have one or two seasons of color and the rest of the time are plain green, why not get something that stands out?

Creating a new patio for your backyard begins with choosing the floor. The colors from the patio and the texture can really enhance the materials used elsewhere and the colors matching throughout.