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...]
Six Reasons to Plant Native
Beauty Is No Longer Enough Native plants play an important role in the ecosystem. Save on water and fertilizer: Once established, if your native plants are properly sited they do not need fertilizer or water (except possibly during times of extreme drought.) You hear us constantly repeat … [Read more...]
Five Foolproof Natives
Ok, there aren't any truly a Foolproof Native plants. All plants need water until they are established, and protection from mowers, herbicides, trampling and so on. But there are many native plants that will keep on tickin' without a lot of attention from you. Help them get established. Give them … [Read more...]
