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Replace Spooky Invasives with These Native Plants

‘Tis the season of spooky things, and invasive plants are giving us a fright! Luckily, there are many native plant alternatives to our region’s scariest invasives. Read on to learn some spooky facts about common invasive plants—plus how to make your landscape less frightening by swapping in native species. 

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Protect Against Landslides by Removing Honeysuckle

The spread of invasive plants, along with the higher frequency of heavy rain events in recent years, has caused a number of landslides in the Cincinnati area. Experts are recommending that homeowners take a proactive approach to protecting their hillsides against erosion. One effective action? Removing invasive honeysuckle and replacing it with native plants. Read on to learn why.

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Science Says: The Benefits of Spending Time in Nature 

Spending time outdoors just feels right, doesn’t it? If you’ve ever wondered how nature is able to have such an impact on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being, this post is going to dive deep into some of the science behind the connection between humans and the natural world. 

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Special Offer! Tidy Up Your Landscape This Fall

It’s essential to give your landscape some TLC this Fall. We are currently offering a Free Land Care Consultation to new Land Care clients who sign up for a Fall Cleanup service by October 1! Read this post for more details.

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The Demise of Boxwood... and Why Planting Native is Important

Recent growing seasons have been downright devastating for boxwoods, and the problem only seems to be spreading. This growing issue demonstrates the long-term vulnerabilities of utilizing non-native plants in the landscape. Here, we explore what exactly went wrong with boxwoods and name some great native plant alternatives.

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Fall Cleanup Time: Essential Fall Tasks for Native Gardens

Fall is an important time when it comes to caring for your landscape. Here, we’ll share which maintenance tasks have the highest impact during a Fall Cleanup as well as some simple ways you can adjust your maintenance strategy to benefit pollinators.

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4 Reasons Why We Embrace Electric Lawn Equipment

Our Land Organics invested in electric equipment right from the start, stocking our garage with rechargeable mowers, blowers, chain saws, string trimmers, and power shears. We put a lot of thought into this decision. In this post, we delve into some of the reasons why we love electric equipment.

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5 Summer Tips to Support Pollinators

Planting a native pollinator garden is one of the best things you can do to support pollinators. But your contributions to these vital little critters don’t need to end there. As we continue through the dog days of summer, here are 5 ways you can maximize pollinators’ odds of survival and help them perform their vital roles within our ecosystem. 

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