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Observations from the Field: Insect-Plant Relationships

Birdwatching is a beloved hobby and a favorite pastime for nature enthusiasts. But have you ever slowed down to tune in to the smaller creatures calling your garden home? Take...

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Beyond Bees and Butterflies: The Incredible Diversity of Pollinators in Your Backyard

When we plant native, we are not planting for one species. We are creating habitat for an entire community of life.

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Soil Organic Matter: The Secret to a Healthy Garden

Soil organic matter is the basis for a temperate ecosystem’s circle of life. In order to create a strong foundation for all aspects of your native plant garden, we highly...

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Freshwater Ecosystems: How Native Plants Sustain Streams, Rivers, and Lakes

Planting native species in rain gardens, swales and drainage areas, shorelines and pond edges, and in home landscapes, will help slow the flow to improve retention and filter water before...

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Native Plants for Shade: Turning Low-Light Spaces into Habitat

Shade gardens are often overlooked, but they’re home to resilient and ecologically valuable native plants. Woodland perennials, native sedges, and shade-tolerant grasses evolved under tree canopies, making them perfectly suited...

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Site Preparation for Thriving Native Landscapes

Proper site preparation isn’t just a step in the process; it’s the secret to a healthy, low-maintenance, and enduring native landscape. Clear the site, prepare the soil, mulch, and plant...

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