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Nothing is more enjoyable than watching birds come and go in your backyard. One way to make your yard more inviting to your feathered friends is by providing them with a birdhouse where they can build their nests. Birdhouses protect the birds from the elements and keep them safe from predators. But it’s important to mount the birdhouse in the right place and in the right way.Which Birds Use Birdhouses? Nothing is more disappointing than putt… Read more

A hanging basket is a beautiful touch to accent any home and garden. With a variety of plant combinations available at your local Grange Co-op, you can arrange an eye-catching basket in just a couple minutes. Reference the video included to see just how easy it is to arrange your own basket or read more in the details below. Choose the type of plants you prefer for the space the basket will be hung. It’s important to choose plants th… Read more

Hummingbirds are some of the smallest birds on the planet but beating their wings up to 90 beats per second burns a giant number of calories! Hummingbirds metabolisms consume nutrients quickly, requiring they visit one-to-two-thousand flowers every day. They need to eat every 10-15 minutes to keep this pace. You can help these hardworking birds with a natural, sweet treat: nectar. This GrangeKnows article covers which type of nectar-mixtur… Read more

The Best Indoor Succulents You Can Grow! If you’re looking for houseplants that are easy to grow and require minimum maintenance, then look no further than indoor succulents. Indoor succulents require very little water and care, so you don’t have to do perform many caretaking tasks. Here is a list of the best indoor succulents you can grow: Aloe vera Jade Plant Echeveria Crown of thorns Burro’s Tail Panda plant Zebra Cactus He… Read more