Native plant gardening

We've asked garden designers and other plant experts to share their favorite combinations of native plants. Here's a list of eleven.

Discover essential gardening tips for growing native plants and enhancing your garden design. Learn about 30 perennial plant suggestions that are perfect for creating a beautiful native plant landscape. Find more native plant gardening tips, flower garden ideas and landscaping inspiration at Mygardenlife.com.

If we want gardens to look less weedy then we need to stop pampering wild plants and give them what they want -- tough competition and limited resources.

Learn how to create a beautiful landscape that benefits wildlife and the environment with a native plant garden! #nativeplants #gardening

This is a secret garden!My friend and native plant gardener, Alice, describes herself as a late comer to native plants. I say she is an artist whose palette is native plants. The results are enchanting. There are so many ideas to borrow from her garden. Growing Many SpeciesOne is an approach that defies traditional garden design advice to place plants in groups of odd numbers, 3s, 5s, or 7s, to create mass of color or texture. While Alice employs this technique in a few places, she also uses…

by Thomas Berger In recent years homeowners have developed a consciousness about the need to include more native plants in their gardens. But when thinking of native shrubs in particular,...

Curious about designing a garden using native plants? Here's how!

Native plants are more hardy, less disease resistant, and better for nature. Here are 9 beautiful ones or the Midwest that you want in your yard.

Add these easy-growing native northeast plants to your garden for lots of low-maintenance color through the seasons.

We've pulled together a selection of 14 native plants in Pennsylvania which will serve as a great foundation for cultivating a vibrant and...

You can have the beauty of the prairie and benefits of a native ecosystem with a proper native garden design. Discover how to design a native plant garden.

Native Garden Designs are a beautiful and sustainable choice for any landscape! 🌿🏞️ Featuring indigenous plants and eco-friendly layouts, these designs are a delightful blend of nature and local beauty. Quick to cultivate and bursting with natural charm, Native Garden Designs are perfect for creating a vibrant and resilient garden. Indulge in this eco-friendly twist on traditional gardening today! 🌱✨ #NativeGardenDesigns #SustainableLandscaping #EcoFriendlyGardening #LocalFlora

We deep dive into our favorite native perennials that we use frequently in our landscape designs -- they are hardy, attract pollinators & very low maintenance!

Delve into the heart of what it means for a plant to be truly “native” to Michigan. We unpack their importance, unravel the myriad benefits they bring to our gardens, and offer hands-on advice for weaving them into your personal outdoor sanctuary. As enthusiasts of functional beauty, you’ll discover: 🌱The basic foundations of Michigan native plants 🐝Their critical role in ecological preservation 🌸Practical steps for integrating native species into garden designs

One chemical-free way to defend against invasive species is to plant native plants that can outcompete them.

summer native garden inspiration

Our Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic Region offers many attractive substitute shrubs to traditional foundation non-natives that can add beauty and diversity to the landscape while providing nectar, pollen, and fruit for the insect and animal species with which they have evolved. Read on to learn about the ornamental qualities and wildlife support offered by native alternatives for these popular alien shrubs.

Create a beautiful, low-maintenance garden filled with New Zealand natives! Our latest blog shares expert tips on choosing the right plants, improving soil health, and designing a space that attracts birds and pollinators. Read the full blog now and start planning your perfect native garden! #NativeGarden #NewZealandPlants #GardenDesign #EcoFriendlyGardening #SculptGardens

Discover the secrets of Australian native grasses. Our comprehensive guide unveils a range of these versatile plants that can bring magic to your outdoor space. From the alluring Dianella revoluta to the sophisticated Pennisetum alopecuroides, each grass boasts unique features that will elevate your garden. Photo by Harry Rose https://www.flickr.com/photos/macleaygrassman/9205049932/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en

Even if your outdoor area is small – or confined to a balcony – it’s possible to design a space that’s welcoming to pollinators and passersby.