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Stacy Tornio

Stacy Tornio

Stacy Tornio is a freelance writer and author with more than 15 gardening and outdoorsy books. She tries to get as much sunshine as possible and is currently on a quest to see all the national parks in North America.
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13 Gardening Solutions and Remedies to Stop Doing

These common gardening solutions and backyard home remedies won't get you proven results. Here's why you should stop doing them!

Top 10 Black Annual and Perennial Plants

'The new black' is just black when it comes to the garden. Check out some...

Top 10 Best Tomatoes to Grow

Go beyond the ordinary in your tomato garden with our picks for the best tomatoes...

Top 10 Shrubs for Shade Gardens

Don't let your shady yard stop you from having a lively landscape. Jazz up your...

Top 10 Sunny Sunflower Varieties to Grow

Discover a whole new selection of these radiant seed-bearing blooms with our top picks of...

Cardboard Garden Project: Hanging Basket

Find a sturdy box and create a cardboard garden hanging basket planter. This recycled crafts...

Top 10 Shade Tolerant Coral Bells Varieties

Discover why these fabulous, easy to grow, shade tolerant coral bells varieties are some of...

Top 10 Red Hummingbird Flowers

Give your garden a bold, colorful new look with gorgeous red hummingbird flowers that these...

Top 10 Easy Plants for Kids to Grow

Get little ones excited about flower gardening with these easy plants for kids to grow....

Top 10 Summer Flowering Shrubs for Full Sun

Attract hummingbirds and butterflies with these summer flowering shrubs for full sun that provide a...

Top 10 Dwarf Conifers for Small Spaces

Small space gardening is made easy with our list of the top 10 dwarf conifers...

The Best Websites to Order Plants Online

If you want to order plants online, check out our favorite online plant retailers. These...

Save Money and Recycle with Cardboard Gardening

With this eco-friendly, free and easy gardening method, you’ll have a better garden in no...

16 Long-Blooming Flowers for Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds

Fill your garden with colorful, nectar-rich flowers that will attract butterflies and hummingbirds from summer...

33 Tips for Farmers Markets

This helpful farmers market guide provides you with 33 of the best tips, hints and...

Birding Hotspots of a Lifetime

Planning a birding trip? See our recommendations for six birding hotspots around the world that...

Big Container Garden Ideas

Make a big impact with these container garden ideas.
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DIY Gift Basket Ideas for Nature Lovers

Create one-of-a-kind presents this year with these DIY gift basket ideas.

A Chic Chick’s Guide to Birding

Birding with a friend is twice as nice! Gather your girlfriends and check out our...

Growing Bird Seed

Plants that allow you to harvest seeds attract more birds to your backyard.

How to Make Birdseed Suet Cupcakes

Feed birds with this simple and fun homemade birdseed suet recipe. Learn how easy it...

Dos and Don’ts of Freezing Your Vegetable Harvest

Ready to harvest those veggies? Try freezing them to enjoy long after the summer days...

Use a Hawk Picture to Scare Birds Away from Windows

One way to prevent birds from hitting glass is to place a picture or silhouette...