By now, most people are aware that the Monarch butterfly requires milkweed. The adult butterfly needs nectar, and can get this from a variety of blooming plants. The larval form is a caterpillar and needs to munch on the leaves of a milkweed plant. Here's a run-down on the milkweeds we offer, all … [Read more...]
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Seven Native Plant Maintenance Tips
Is a native plant garden really ‘no maintenance’? That depends on your preferences. You can tend your native plant garden as neatly, or as informally, as you like. Keep in mind, we’ve never yet heard a bird, bee or butterfly mutter “I wish they’d tidy up this place.” Many insects require leaf … [Read more...]