6 Ways to Prepare Your Garden for Spring
Does the cold weather have you counting down the days until spring? Not to worry, there are many steps that you can take today to prepare your garden for the changing season!
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4 Myths About Rain Gardens
Rain gardens are a fantastic way to repurpose the runoff in your yard, but if they aren’t properly planned they won’t get the job done! If you are ready to install a rain garden in your home or curious about… Read More
3 Ways Native Plants Improve the Gardening Experience
Native plants are becoming a popular must for any lover of gardening. By adding some native plants to your garden, you add a beautiful source of biological diversity to your landscape. Simply including native plants is a surefire guarantee to… Read More
4 Ways To Protect Your Native Plants From Deer
To deer, your garden is a scrumptious buffet that they won’t hesitate to devour. Here are some ways to protect your native plants from hungry wildlife.
Addressing Common Myths About Native Plants
Native plants are a vital part of today’s ecosystems, but there are many misconceptions regarding their growing patterns. When it comes to native plants, it’s important to understand where they thrive and how. This week we’ll debunk four common native… Read More
5 Reasons to Love Native Plants
Native Plants are the plants that are indigenous to your specific area. Because they have evolved and adapted to that environment, they thrive on those specific soil types and weather conditions. A lot of people are starting to use native… Read More
3 Ways to Attract Wildlife to Your Landscape
Inviting wildlife to your landscape doesn’t just provide you with the comfort and joys of beautiful guests. It ensures the survival of North America’s diverse collection of insects, mammals, flora, and fauna! Discover how to attract more wildlife to your… Read More
3 Reasons to Gift Native Plants this Holiday Season
The holidays are here! If you have been procrastinating on your holiday gift shopping, you’re in luck! One of the best gifts that you can give is a native plant. Native plants are a gorgeous gift that the recipient can… Read More
4 Common Questions About Native Plants
If this is your first time handling native plants, you may have many questions regarding their growing habits and maintenance level. We’ve compiled a list of a few common questions regarding native plants to help you along the way. Happy… Read More
How to Prepare Native Plants for Winter Weather
If you are like many homeowners, you put a great deal of time and effort into your home’s landscape. You have planted, weeded, and trimmed your flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs and enjoyed their beauty throughout the spring and summer…. Read More
Why Should I Garden with Native Plants?
Gardening provides a variety of benefits to homeowners and their properties. Not only does it provide a relaxing outlet to calm the mind, but it beautifies a landscape with natural wonder. Whether you have a green thumb or you’re just… Read More
The 4 Benefits of Mulch Rings
Mulch rings also referred to as mulch discs, provide native trees, native shrubs, and native plants with a variety of benefits for several years. Constructed from durable coir fibers, mulch rings fit easily around the base of your plants. Discover… Read More