The piece celebrates the intricate ecological web of Appalachia by spotlighting six native plants—Virginia Creeper, Goldenseal, Dutchman’s Breeches, Running Cedar, Witch Hazel, and Carolina Allspice—explaining how each supports local wildlife...
Red flowers do more than make a garden pop. They give it energy and heart. There’s something primal and powerful about crimson, scarlet, and ruby blooms. They call hummingbirds, catch...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
