Native Plants170 Stories
Native PlantsHow to Grow a Garden From Seed
Planting grasses and flowers from seed is economical, minimizes garden maintenance and benefits local wildlife
Full StoryLifeReflections From a Year in the Native Garden
A Nebraska gardener contemplates more flowers, more spiders, less work and the magic of slowing down
Full StoryGardening GuidesPlant, Then Forget, These Attractive and Beneficial Natives
Sometimes lazy gardening provides a plethora of flowers
Full StoryFall GardeningThese Native Grasses Bring a Different Fall Color to the Garden
When other plants are brown, cool-season grasses green up the landscape
Full StoryGardening GuidesHow to Find Your Garden’s Voice
Incorporate plants native to your region for a memorable space that brings back the landscape’s ‘regional accent’
Full StoryGardening for BirdsBring the Beauty of the Prairie to Your Garden
Achieve a naturalistic look in your landscape with a beautiful mix of perennials and grasses planted in drifts
Full StoryEarth Day‘Terroir’ Brings a Sense of Place to Your Landscape
Species native to and characteristic of your region firmly root your garden and landscape
Full StoryEarth DaySee Why Cross-Pollination Is a Plant’s Best Friend
Getting the most from a native plant landscape goes beyond plant selection. You often need compatible partners too
Full StoryEarth DayHow to Use and Celebrate the Native Plants in Your Region
These 8 spring- and summer-blooming native plants bring gardens to life with colorful flowers that attract wildlife
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsFor Prairie-Style Charm, Plant a Beautiful Coneflower
See why this U.S. native bloomer is once again finding a place in the perennial garden
Full StoryGardening GuidesDesign a Garden by Looking at Its Roots
A sustainable, low-maintenance garden begins underground
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