Infographic: 9 Ways Flowers Protect the Environment

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By Elizabeth WeissMay 2, 2018, 7:00 am334 pts
They’re decorative and often emit a pleasing fragrance, but flowers serve a much greater purpose than delighting our senses. They promote a healthy ecosystem and biodiversity, serve as a food source, and nourish their surrounding environment. Taking time to choose the most appropriate blooms to plant in an…

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