We get asked some questions over and over. While we never mind answering your questions, here are the most asked questions with answers. General Plant Care How often should I...
A keystone is the last piece of the arch that, when placed, holds the whole thing together. Keystone species are species that hold their ecosystem together. Without them, the other...
Hedgerows were used in medieval Europe to mark the boundaries of fields and farms. The English, in particular, would plant rows of Hathorn seedlings and let them grow to about...
A water feature can be a pond of several acres or half a whiskey barrel. Water features add a new dimension to an outdoor space and benefit wildlife at the...
Ginkgo trees (Ginkgo biloba) are a long-lived tree that is native to south-central and southeast China. It is considered a living fossil because it has existed for hundreds of millions...
Red maples (Acer rubrum) are native to the eastern half of North America from eastern Canada to Florida and west to Texas. They grow in zones 3-9. This tree is...
Sugar maples (Acer saccharum) are a beautiful hardwood tree native to central and eastern North America. In addition to providing sap that is boiled down to make syrup or sugar,...
Rain gardens are a way of managing storm water. The rain garden is designed to capture and filter most of the water from hard surfaces such as roofs, driveways, and...
Biodiversity is a hot topic right now. It is sometimes used interchangeably with species diversity, but they mean different things. Native plants are important for both species diversity and biodiversity.
Imagine walking through your backyard garden and instantly being welcomed by stunning flowers with bright colors that spread a pleasant aroma in the air. You can do just this by...
If you're looking for the best perennials to grow in Ohio, you've come to the right place! This post discusses the best options for the Ohio climate. Ohio falls within...
Climate change and habitat destruction are reducing the number and types of insects worldwide. Since about two-thirds of the food we eat is pollinated by insects, our own survival may...
