S2 Ep175: Better Lawns and Gardens - Hour 2 Monarch Butterflies and Feral Cats July 30, 2022

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from Summit Responsible Solutions Studios,  Garden expert Teresa Watkins is saddened at the news that the Monarch Butterfly species has been put on the Endangered Species list but Garden for Wildlife Senior Director, Mary Phillips explains the designation and how planting the right native plants will help protect Monarch butterflies. Teresa and Mary also discuss the newly named invasive species of “Feral Cats.” Gardening questions and texts include why isn’t my corn growing taller, what color of bell pepper to buy from the produce section to get seeds, design question: is it better to install in summer or winter for best irrigation conservation, how to get beautiful crape myrtles like they have in North Carolina, Monarch butterfly, no chrysalises, benefits of feral cats, when to cut back lantana during the year, avocado tree not producing fruit, can I cut cypress knees in my lawn,  and more.  https://bit.ly/3c1f5x7

National Wildlife Federation "Keeping Birds Safe from Outdoor Cats" https://bit.ly/3ziyjJl 

Graphic credit: Teresa Watkins

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