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6 days ago | marthastewart.com | Aviva Patz

Credit: Getty / DansPhotoArt Hummingbirds migrate north in the spring, so if you want to make your garden a destination for them, you'll need to grow nectar-rich flowers. Opting for container plants is especially beneficial, as you can place them on elevated surfaces, creating more protection against these birds' natural predators.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Aviva Patz

Hummingbirds migrate north in the spring, so if you want to make your garden a destination for them, you'll need to grow nectar-rich flowers. Opting for container plants is especially beneficial, as you can place them on elevated surfaces, creating more protection against these birds' natural predators. It's a good idea to bring hummingbirds to your garden, not just because they're beautiful, but because they're beneficial pollinators and can even consume troublesome insects (like mosquitoes).

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Aviva Patz

Garden hedges, whether tall or short, shaped or natural, can serve multiple purposes. They act as a privacy screen for your property, but they can also create habitats within your garden for wildlife, including insects, native birds, and mammals. Not only do these hedges look beautiful, but they also support the environment and local ecosystem. Here, we spoke to gardening experts about how to grow and care for a wildlife hedge.

3 weeks ago | health.usnews.com | Elaine K. Howley |Lisa Esposito |Aviva Patz

Key Takeaways Nursing homes are the most expensive type of senior living because they provide round-the-clock nursing care for people with severe or chronic medical conditions who cannot live on their own. The national median monthly cost for a private nursing home is more than $10,500 but can reach as high as $30,000 per month or go as low as $5,000 per month.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Aviva Patz

Tulips are a quintessential spring flower, blooming just in time to grace Easter holiday tables and make for wonderful Mother’s Day gifts. However, while these flowers are technically perennials, they can peter out in the years after their first bloom. Thankfully, there are ways to encourage them to come back and put on a vibrant show. Here, we spoke to experts about the secrets to a beautiful tulip display year after year.