A Greener View: Fall Bird Feeders and Bulbs – Jeff Rugg

European robin perched on wood.

by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: For the past month, we have had several hummingbirds using our feeder. It hangs in front of my office window, and I notice them all day long. Yesterday, there was only one. I assume they are leaving for migration. How long should I leave the feeder up? I don’t…

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A Greener View: Mums and bulbs – Jeff Rugg

A woman with curly hair holding a bouquet of flowers.

by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: I love chrysanthemums. I buy several colors of them each fall. I have tried planting them in the ground but they have never come back in the spring. Any suggestions? A: There are several reasons that they don’t make it through the winter. First, you need to buy a…

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