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Yardener - Gardening Website

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Yardener is a gardening website that provides information, tips, and help so anyone can grow a garden and take good care of their garden.

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Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jun 26

🧵 What’s WRONG with my Phlox?!

Weird spots? Powder? No blooms?

Before you panic, let’s break down what your plant is really trying to say.

(A short thread 👇)

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 17

Dear Gardener, care deeply, prune wisely, wait patiently. Your garden is teaching you more than you realize.

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 16

✅ The next time you see a starling messing with ants — remember:

They’re not snacking.
They’re self-caring.

Wild birds got routines too. 😉

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 16

What foods do starlings love at feeders?

➜ White millet
➜ Wild bird seed
➜ Cracked corn
➜ Peanut kernels
➜ Sunflower hearts
➜ Suet cake
➜ Bakery scraps

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 16

If you want to keep them happy (and help all birds in your yard), set up multiple feeders and make sure there’s fresh water all year round.

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 16

At bird feeders, starlings show up loud and proud — often in groups, brawling and spilling seed everywhere.

Annoying? Sometimes.
But they help control pests too.

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 16

That’s why you often see starlings hanging out on lawns, parks, and meadows — lots of grubs, beetles, and ants for “anting” and feeding.

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 16

Ants spray a chemical called formic acid when bothered.

That acid helps birds fight off parasites and might soothe their skin when molting.

Nature’s own skincare routine. 🧴🕊️

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 16

When starlings pick up ants, they don’t eat them.
Instead, they rub ants on their feathers.

Why? 🧐

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 16

So what about ants?

You might think starlings snack on them — but they’re actually “anting.”

Yep, that’s a real thing… let me explain.

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 16

In spring, starlings eat tons of bugs — about 90% of their diet is insects and grubs.

Later in the year, they switch it up: berries, fruits, apples, corn… even crop leftovers.

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 16

Ever seen a starling messing around with ants?

Looks like they’re eating them, right?

Well… it’s NOT what you think. 👀🪶🐜

🧵Let’s break down what’s really going on (and what starlings love to eat). 👇

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 14

Happy Monday!

Let today be about grounding.

Not doing more, but feeling held by what already lives beneath you.

#MondayStrong #yardener

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 13

Sometimes letting go is where we find peace.
May today offer you a pause deep enough to breathe.

#selfcare #mindfulmoment #natureheals #gardentherapy #slowdownSunday #summervibes #yardener

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 11

Even in your quiet stillness,
there’s strength in how you stand. 🌿

Believe in your steady growth,
Hope in your quiet strength,
And trust the sky is watching you.

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 10

More about Sedum here: gardening.yardener.com/Problems-Of-...

Problems of Sedum

Worried your sedum's turning yellow or dying? Learn how to stop sedum diseases, pests, and other problems fast, before your garden takes a hit.

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Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 10

Sedum is tough… but not indestructible.

From pests to fungal diseases, even resilient Sedums can crash if you miss key warning signs.

Here are 7 common problems + how to fix them fast:

#sedum #sedumcare #sedumlove #gardeningtips #gardening #gardening101 #garden #gardencare #yardener #howto

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 10

Happy Thursday!

If you’re feeling worn today, you’re not alone—Thursday asks us all to stretch gently. You’re almost there; let this day be soft.

#thursdaymood #NatureTherapy #yardener

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 9

Not all bugs are bad. Some are absolute beasts when it comes to killing off the pests wrecking your garden.

If you're tired of aphids, caterpillars, or mosquitoes – this post’s your new best friend.

#PestControl #BeneficialInsects #Yardener #GardenHelp #NoMorePesticides #GoodBugs #BackyardLife

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 8

Happy Tuesday 🌿

Every seed holds a quiet kind of greatness.
You don’t have to roar—just keep growing.

#GrowthMindset #EmotionalHealing #yardener

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 7

You don’t have to bloom today.
You don’t even have to move fast.

Rest is part of the process.
So is stillness.

#MondayMood #RestIsGrowth #Yardener

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 4

Read the full breakdown: gardening.yardener.com/Problems-Of-...

Problems of Spirea

Noticed spirea problems in your yard? You?re not alone. See the most common causes and fixes for brown, spotted, or sick spirea plants.

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Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 4

Why Are Your Spirea Leaves Turning Brown? 🧐

If your spirea is looking sick—brown leaves, curled tips, powdery fuzz—it’s time to investigate.

This video walks you through the most common spirea problems and how to fix them fast.

#SpireaProblems #PlantRescue #GardeningFixes #Yardener

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 3

You can read more here:

gardening.yardener.com/Peach-Trees

Peach Trees: Yardener.com

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Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 3

Peach trees won’t fruit on old wood. They only grow from last year’s effort. Which means pruning isn’t optional—it’s survival. 🍑

Peaches are dramatic:
• Need 65% cut back
• Grow fast + break easy
• No prune = no harvest

Nature knows what it’s doing. Maybe we should listen.

Yardener - Gardening Website @yardenercom.bsky.social · Jul 2

🌱 Not everything grows on schedule.
Some seeds take longer. Some bloom late.

But growth is still growth.

Your garden doesn’t panic.
It trusts the sun, the season, the soil.

Maybe you should too. 💚

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