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00:0010 Reasons Why You Should Grow Milkweed By Your Front Door
00:03Provide essential monarch caterpillar habitat.
00:08Monarchs lay eggs exclusively on milkweed.
00:11Hosting leaves and stems supports caterpillars and aids declining populations.
00:16Attract a diversity of pollinators.
00:19Nectar-rich umbels lure bees, hoverflies, and hummingbird moths,
00:23boosting pollination for surrounding plants and enlivening entryways.
00:27Support bird nesting with fluffy seed down.
00:31Mature pods release silky flossbirds, collect for nests,
00:35providing insulation and comfort while enabling seed saving and dispersal.
00:40Offer year-round interest.
00:43From spring shoots to summer fragrance and fall pods,
00:46milkweed offers structure and winter habitat or tidy cutbacks.
00:51Demonstrate eco-friendly gardening.
00:53Planting native milkweed reduces chemical reliance,
00:56supports biodiversity and, with thoughtful deadheading,
01:00prevents unwanted spread near doorways.
01:03Encourage natural pest control.
01:06Flowers attract ladybugs and lacewings that devour aphids.
01:10Leave light mulch to shelter beneficials and stabilize microhabitats.
01:15Celebrate native plant heritage.
01:17It honors indigenous uses and cultural history,
01:21sparking neighborhood conversations and fostering appreciation for regionally adapted native species.
01:27Enhance curb appeal with unique flowers.
01:30Starry clusters in whites, pinks, and oranges draw complements.
01:34Mix species to extend bloom time across the growing season.
01:39Teach children about life cycles.
01:40Hands-on encounters with caterpillars, chrysalises, and butterflies nurture curiosity,
01:46ecological stewardship, and memorable porch-side science lessons.
01:51Low maintenance and drought tolerant.
01:54Once established, many species thrive in sunny dry sites.
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