Close up of foliage of "Comptonia peregrina (sweet fern)" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by MeganEHansen Comptonia, or Sweet Fern, is not really a fern at all! Its foliage is somewhat fernlike, inspiring its common name. It is a small shrub with aromatic foliage. Passing by and brushing its foliage releases its … [Read more...]
Pollinator Plants: The Mountain Mints
Mountain Mints - A Must Have. One in a series highlighting our favorite pollinator plants: Mountain mints are botanically classed as Pycnanthemum species. They are some of the absolute best plants for attracting and supporting pollinators in your garden. All day long, when in bloom, a patch of … [Read more...]
The Ecological Value of Native Shrubs in Your Garden
It takes all kinds of plants to create a thriving habitat for wildlife, while each kind fulfills different ecological functions. Among them, shrubs are one kind of plant with important ecological functions for wildlife. Shrubs are woody plants, generally multi-trunked and under 20 feet tall. … [Read more...]
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