Ilex glabra, Inkberry Holly We know what you all want! -- An easy to grow evergreen shrub. Are we right? It can be a challenge finding the right evergreen in the native palette.  After all, we live in the eastern DECIDUOUS forest.  Many of our evergreens are tall pines, needing full sun and lots … [Read more...]

If you are thinking of reducing your lawn area, we have some ideas!  This article will focus on using native perennial plants as you replace your lawn. Many commonly offered ground-covers at traditional nurseries are aggressive, non-native, and sometimes invasive plants.  Stick with beneficial … [Read more...]

Goldenrods abound in late summer and early fall.  And so does hay fever.  But guess what?  Goldenrod pollen does not float in the air so it can't get in your nose to make you sneeze.  The real culprit is ragweed.  And mugwort.  And grasses.  All of these have abundant windborne pollen. Here's a … [Read more...]