October is an important month for gardeners that work with native plants. As the temperatures continue to decrease, animals, insects, and plant species prepare for dormancy. Birds and butterflies migrate southward, as plant root systems grow and develop in preparation… Read More
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5 Ways to Enrich Your Local Environment with Native Plants
Last week, an estimated four million people participated in the Global Climate Strike. The strike is estimated to be the largest mass protest for action on global warming in history, involving young students, parents, and activists. Mass organized events are… Read More
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How to Protect Native Plants from Severe Thunderstorms
One of the many reasons that gardeners choose to work with native plants is that they are incredibly self-sufficient. While native plants require minimal maintenance, they still need assistance when it comes to inclement weather. Discover how you can protect… Read More
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Native Plants: Fall Planting and the Dormancy Period
The planting season might seem like it’s coming to an end, but it’s not quite over yet! Fall is an especially good time to plant natives like perennials because the season provides ideal conditions for new growth. Factors such as… Read More
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Native Plant Gardening: Looking Ahead Towards Autumn
As the summer transitions into fall, September is a good time to reflect on the past season and look ahead to the changes to come. Gardening tasks continue well into Autumn, from planting to weeding. While you complete your weekly… Read More
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How to Prep Native Plants for the Fall Season
To most people, Labor Day weekend signifies the end of summertime and the start of the fall season. To gardeners, Labor Day marks the beginning of the fall preparation period for their plants and landscapes! As the fall planting season… Read More
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4 Gardening Tips for August
August is an important month for gardeners and their plants. Flowers bloom radiantly while summer vegetables thrive, but there are essential chores to complete to ensure the health of your garden. Discover how you can tend to your garden throughout… Read More
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What is a Micro Prairie?
Environmentally conscious landscaping and gardening are becoming more common throughout the globe, for residential and commercial properties alike. Whether you’re planting natives in your yard for aesthetics or building a rain garden to reduce runoff, you are assisting your local… Read More
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How to Grow and Care for Native Seedlings This Summer
The summer is the perfect time to grow first-year seedlings and cultivate them for fall planting. Seedlings should be grown and cared for in pots, whether in a screened-in porch or on the back deck. Growing them in easy-to-reach areas… Read More
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5 Practices Used in Ecological Gardening
Establishing an ecological garden with native plants provides a healthy habitat for pollinating insects and other local creatures. Planting a beautiful garden doesn’t happen overnight, but with these five practices, you can build an ecological landscape or garden on your… Read More
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What is Contract Growing?
Custom contract growing allows growers like American Native Plants to suit a wide variety of needs for wholesale customers. Through this process, wholesale customers can pre-select native plants for their property to meet their needs and plant requirements. Through contract… Read More
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How to Select Native Plants for a Restoration Project
The success of a restoration project depends on the careful selection of appropriate plant materials, particularly native plants. Whether you’re planning to restore a local forest or marshland, choosing the right plants is critical to the short-term and long-term prosperity… Read More