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...]
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...]
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...]
