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Vibrant royal blue five-petaled flower with white stamens in native gardening

5 min read

The Quiet Power of Blue Flowers in Native Garde...

Blue is so much more than a color. It’s hope. It’s a promise of food. It’s a much-needed gulp of air on a hot day. And it’s just a shovel...

Blossoming native cherry tree with vibrant pink flowers in sunlit park

6 min read

Native Trees That Bloom With Pink Flowers

Pink trees are magical. Planting a blooming tree in your yard is an invitation to spring. But if you also plant native trees that bloom with pink flowers, you invite...

Delicate white garden flowers with yellow centers and curled petals in lush foliage

6 min read

The Beauty and Purpose of White Flowers in Gardens

White flowers are ethereal, delicate, and peaceful. Light flowers like bright stars against a sea of green foliage, glow in the moonlight, lighten up shady areas in the garden, and...

Native pink feathery flower clusters on slender green stems for gardens

5 min read

Native Pink Flowers for Beautiful Gardens

Pink native flowers bring more than beauty and color to a landscape. They represent a choice—gardening with intention, and a desire to celebrate and promote native plant biodiversity. Whether you...

Black wrought iron patio table with round textured top in trellis garden

5 min read

How Trellis Gardens Transform Your Vertical Space

A trellis turns fences, walls, or balcony rails into vertical gardens, letting climbers soar upward to save ground space while adding beauty, privacy, and healthier growth.

Winding brick path through lush garden with evergreen trees and hedges

5 min read

Evergreen Trees — Best Practices for Year-Round...

Discover expert tips and best practices for planting and caring for evergreen trees. Learn how to choose the right varieties to keep your landscape green year-round.

Vibrant pink zinnia with yellow center, butterflies, green foliage

5 min read

Discover the Most Iconic Types of Butterflies

From suburban yards to rural homesteads, everyone can plant for butterflies. By growing native plants in your garden, you’re doing more than just attracting beauty—you’re providing a lifeline to our...

Two iridescent hummingbirds hover near pink banana flower

4 min read

What Plants Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden

The best way to create a hummingbird-friendly garden is by using native plants, those that have evolved over thousands of years with hummingbirds and that are therefore naturally attractive to...

5 min read

The Butterfly Bush Debate - Native Alternatives

Pollinator gardens are all the rage, and one of the most popular plants gardeners add to their landscape is the Butterfly Bush. Buddleja davidii is a showy shrub with spikes...

5 min read

Moss Gardening - How to Create a Moss Garden

Moss brings woodland calm to any shady nook: choose upright acrocarpous or spreading pleurocarpous species, press them into compact soil or stone, keep them moist until established, and enjoy a...

Lush white hydrangea cluster with rounded blooms and green leaves in organic garden

4 min read

Organic Gardening - Why Native Plants Are a Sec...

Native plants teach us patience while they demonstrate their own resilience. Their roots run deep, literally and figuratively. And when they’re combined with mindful organic practices, they offer one of the most...

Dense green pine trees in sunlit meadow for hardy mountain gardens

4 min read

Best Hardy Mountain Plants for Your Garden

Hardy mountain plants are key to a gorgeous, low-maintenance garden on rocky slopes in mountain regions. With a little foresight and a natural garden style, you can plant native species...