Native Garden Design: Why It’s Not New — And How to Make It Beautiful
Native garden design isn’t messy by default — with variety, structure, and seasonal interest, you can create spaces that are both beautiful and ecological.
Native Plants
Explore the benefits of using native plants in your landscape to create a healthy, sustainable garden that supports local wildlife and thrives with less maintenance.
You’ll find helpful resources on why choose native plants vs. invasive plants, understanding the difference between non-native and invasive plants and how to build a rain garden to manage stormwater naturally.
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What is a Rain Garden and How to Build One in Your Yard
Rain gardens are specialized gardens composed of native shrubs, perennial and flowers. In this article, you’ll learn all of the considerations for building your first rain garden.
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Why Choose Native Plants Instead of Non-Native Invasive Plants In Your Landscape
Choose native plants to support wildlife, save maintenance, and protect ecosystems. Avoid invasives that crowd out natives and disrupt biodiversity.
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Are Non-Native Plants Always Invasive Plants?
Does non-native mean the same thing as invasive? Learn why non-native plants are not necessarily invasive…. and why all invasives are non-native.
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Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry: a Tree for all Seasons
From early spring blooms to edible berries in the summer to fiery red fall foliage to branches that catch falling snow, the Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry is truly a tree for all seasons.
