It's hard not to smile when you hear the word "meadow." It conjures up such lovely visions -- alpine meadow, prairie meadow, wildflower meadow -- long summer afternoons, soft breezes, nodding grasses ...

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Wildflower meadows have been growing in popularity among gardeners, and for good reason. They’re low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, provide food for birds, wildlife, pollinators and other insects, ...

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