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Blended Landscapes: Taking the First Step Toward a More Ecologically Beneficial Garden
New to native plants? Starting small is often the easiest and most successful approach. Adding a few native plants to an existing garden bed, replacing a section of lawn, or...
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Landscape Plugs: Small Plants, Big Impact
By focusing on root development rather than above-ground size, plugs invest energy where it matters most, resulting in healthier, more resilient plants with less effort and lower upfront cost.
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Habitat Fragmentation and the Ecological Importance of Native Plants in Urban Environments
Urbanization is a leading driver of landscape change worldwide, resulting in the widespread fragmentation of once-contiguous natural habitats. Habitat fragmentation occurs when large ecosystems are subdivided into smaller, isolated patches...
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From Prairie to Dappled Shade: How Penstemons Bridge Habitats
In every ecosystem, there are plants that define the space they inhabit. Penstemon, with their iconic tubular blooms, tell some of the Midwest's best botanical stories. Two of my favorites,...
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Why Traditional Lawns Are Dumb (and How to Plant Instead)
Every square foot converted from turf to native plants is a step toward a healthier ecosystem. The future of our landscapes doesn’t need to be sterile, thirsty, and high-maintenance. It...
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Deep Roots are Ecosystem Builders
Deep roots are not a bonus feature of native plants; they are the foundation. From drought resistance and soil restoration to carbon storage and water quality, native plants work from...
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