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Decatur, GA 30033

Decatur, Georgia, located in the Southern Outer Piedmont ecoregion, offers an ideal environment for cultivating a diverse array of native plants that support local pollinators and…

A Keystone of Resilience

Grindelia squarrosa, known as curlycup gumweed, is a biennial or short-lived perennial native to North America. Its distinctive sticky resin and bright yellow flowers make…

Boost Your Garden’s Success with Proper Storage

Collecting and storing seeds from native plants is a rewarding practice that not only helps gardeners save money but also contributes to…

Fragrant White Flowers Bloom from June to September

Spiraea alba, commonly known as White Meadowsweet, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern and midwestern North America. It belongs to…

Lincoln, NE 68516

For gardeners in Lincoln, Nebraska, selecting native plants can create a vibrant, low-maintenance landscape that benefits pollinators and other animals. This curated list of 25 native…

When to Collet, How to Germinate and Sow These Popular Natives

Harvesting seeds from coneflowers is a practice that not only saves money but also promotes biodiversity in your…

Inglewood, CA 90302

The Los Angeles Plain, part of the Southern California Coastal Plain ecoregion, boasts a diverse array of native plants that are well-adapted to the local climate…

Solidago missouriensis, commonly known as Missouri goldenrod, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and is recognized for its bright…

By planting milkweed for butterflies in your garden, you can help these beautiful insects make a comeback. Let’s talk about why milkweed matters, what the best milkweed for butterflies is…

Bozeman, Montana 59718

If you’re looking to create a garden that thrives in Bozeman, Montana, and supports local pollinators and wildlife, consider this list. These plants are not only…

By sowing seeds in the fall, you give these plants a head start, allowing them to emerge vibrant and resilient in the spring. By ordering seeds now and preparing for…

Symphyotrichum laeve, or Smooth Blue Aster, is a perennial plant native to North America, known for its vibrant blue flowers that bloom from late summer to fall. This species is…

Birmingham, Alabama 35201

Native plants play a crucial role in supporting local ecosystems and wildlife, particularly in urban and suburban areas. For gardeners in Birmingham, Alabama, located in the…

Phacelia sericea, commonly known as Silky Phacelia or Blue Alpine Phacelia, is a striking perennial native to western North America that offers both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits for native…

It’s not too early for eco-friendly gardeners to prepare their native plant landscapes to bring out the best in a fall garden. Late summer is the perfect opportunity to assess…

Montpelier, VT 05602

Native plants play a crucial role in supporting local ecosystems and wildlife in Vermont. This curated list of 20 native plants, specifically selected for the Montpelier…

How Plains Coreopsis Colors Your World and Supports Ecosystems

Coreopsis tinctoria, commonly known as Plains Coreopsis or Golden Tickseed, is an annual flowering plant native to North America. A…

Milkweeds Play an Essential Role in American Ecosystems and Gardens

In the tapestry of American flora, few plants play as crucial a role as the humble milkweed. These often-overlooked…

Wilmington, NC (28403)

The Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain in southeast North Carolina offers a rich diversity of native plants that can create vibrant, pollinator-friendly gardens. This curated list of…

Native plants offer numerous benefits to local ecosystems, especially when planted in areas where they naturally thrive. For homeowners with wet areas in their yards, choosing the right native plants…

Locally Evolved Species Can Make All the Difference

Native plants offer a wealth of benefits for gardens, from supporting local ecosystems to reducing maintenance needs. This comprehensive list of…

Fisherville, TN (38017)

Native plants are essential for maintaining local ecosystems and biodiversity. This guide presents a curated list of 20 native plants ideal for gardens and landscapes in…

Did you know that the typical American lawn is responsible for around two-thirds of the average homeowner’s water bill? And that most locally evolved plants do not need supplemental water…

Windsor, CO (80550)

Native plants are essential for maintaining local ecosystems and biodiversity. This guide presents a curated list of 20 native plants ideal for gardens and landscapes in…

As evening falls over the hot, dry landscape, an unassuming yet remarkable plant comes alive. The Colorado Four O’Clock or Desert Four O’Clock (Mirabilis multiflora) unfurls its vibrant magenta flowers,…

Ideas You Can Use Today

Is garden design on your mind these days? Looking for quick ideas to lay out a new garden space? Whether you’re starting from scratch…

ZIP Code 96003

If you live in the Klamath/High North Coast Range ecoregion, here’s a list of 25 plants that are native to your ecoregion, are easy to grow,…

A Compelling New Look at Plant Intelligence

In the prologue to The Light Eaters, author Zoë Schlanger invites us to the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park west…

Nodding onion (Allium cernuum) is a visually striking wildflower with drooping umbels of small, bell-shaped pink or white flowers. It’s native to large areas of the United States and Canada,…

Keystone Shrub with Fruit and Biodiversity Benefits

Lowbush blueberry, scientifically known as Vaccinium angustifolium, is a species of blueberry native to the north-central and eastern portions of North America. It…

When I was choosing what gifts to give friends this winter, there was one item that I knew would be at the top of the list: a hori hori knife.…

Esther Bonney is a high school junior and the founder and director of Nurture Natives, a nationally recognized youth-led nonprofit driving change across the East Coast. Nurture…

Locally evolved plants are where it’s at when it comes to designing a thriving, toxin-free garden or landscape. Let me share 10 surprising reasons why you should choose them for…

The wood anemone (Anemone quinquefolia) or eastern windflower is a perennial, herbaceous wildflower native to the eastern and central United States.

Kim Matsushino is the Habitat at Home Program Manager for Tucson Audubon Society, which serves to assist and recognize homeowners in creating safe urban habitat with native plants for birds…

Geum triflorum, commonly known as Prairie Smoke, Old Man’s Whiskers, and Three-Flowered Avens, is a herbaceous perennial wildflower native to prairies and open woodlands across the western U.S. and north…

Hold your rakes, my green-thumbed friends! For the sake of our beloved pollinators, it’s best to resist that spring garden cleanup fever, at least for a little while longer.

There’s a lot of focus now on plants that play a crucial role in gardens and landscapes. These are the true superstars, like sunflowers (Helianthus spp.), wild native asters (Symphyotrichum),…

The naked forest canopy means March’s strengthening sunbeams stream unimpeded to the forest floor, bathing the cold dirt and accumulated detritus from the dark season. The effect is not unlike…

Butterfly weed, scientifically known as Asclepias tuberosa, is a vibrant and ecologically significant perennial native to eastern and southwestern North America. Renowned for its bright orange to yellow-orange flowers, this plant…

Eryn Joy Murphy is the owner of Restorative Landscape Design, a Denver-based permaculture designer with a special passion for landscaping with native plants. She is also author of the recently…

Matrix planting is a gardening technique that uses a dominant species or a few species to form a base or ‘matrix’ into which other plants are interwoven. This method is…

It’s probably easier than you think to uncover basic knowledge about plant species that are locally appropriate for your garden or landscape. If your local plant store doesn’t have someone…

Lobelia cardinalis, the cardinal flower (syn. L. fulgens), is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family Campanulaceae native to the Americas, from southeastern Canada south through the eastern…

“At first people refuse to believe that a strange new thing can be done, then they begin to hope it can be done, then they see it can be done–then…

Gavin Boyce-Ratliff is a landscape designer who grew up on a sheep farm in the green mountains of Vermont, where he developed an early appreciation for native New England flora…

Cleomella serrulata is a beautiful, pink-flowered annual herb that can grow up to 4 feet tall. It is commonly found along disturbed sites along roads, meadows, and rangelands in U.S.…

Before relegating that empty plastic milk container to the recycling bin, consider transforming it into a milk jug greenhouse.

Distinguishing between native and non-native plants can sometimes be a complex task. Typically, a native plant is one that has evolved in a particular region or environment without human intervention.…

How many of us notice the efficiency of moths at spreading pollen at night? Very few, of course. Which makes them just one more of those non-obvious organizers of thriving…