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The Rising Demand for Native Plants

The Rising Demand for Native Plants

Why They’re Gaining Popularity Native plants are becoming more popular.  Clients are now requesting specific native plants by name or just asking you to use only native plants in landscaping.  Here...

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Xeriscaping for HOAs

Many homeowners' associations (HOAs) are trying to keep common areas in the neighborhood looking nice.  The areas often have a mix of turfgrass and trees on them.  Turfgrass can be expensive to mai...

The Role of Native Plants in Reforestation Projects 

The Role of Native Plants in Reforestation Projects 

Fires, other natural disasters, and the harvest of timber make reforestation necessary. The need for reforestation has increased due to extremely hot fires in many parts of the world.  Planting jus...

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Erosion Control With Native Plants

Soil erosion is a serious issue.  Whether it is the wind whipping the topsoil off a farm or a water gully in a field, keeping the soil intact can be difficult.  Not only does soil loss impact you, ...

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Best Native Plants for Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are little birds that have vibrant colors in the male and softer colors in the female.  They are nature’s helicopters and can fly up/down, forward/backward, and right/left.  If you enj...

Native Plants in an Urban Landscape

Using Native Plants in an Urban Landscape

Using native plants in landscaping helps wildlife and reduces the cost to maintain a landscape.  The urban landscape does have some challenges that more rural areas do not have.  Here are some thin...

Rain Gardens Utilizing Native Plants

Rain Gardens Utilizing Native Plants

Rain gardens are a way of managing storm water. The rain garden is designed to capture and filter most of the water from hard surfaces such as roofs, driveways, and sidewalks before it goes into th...

Utilizing Native Plants To Safeguard Biodiversity

Utilizing Native Plants To Safeguard Biodiversity

Biodiversity is a hot topic right now.  It is sometimes used interchangeably with species diversity, but they mean different things.  Native plants are important for both species diversity and biod...

Wetland Plants Wholesale Nursery

Wetland Plants Wholesale Nursery

Wetlands are naturally occurring areas of an environment that act like basins that fill during rain events. These areas retain moisture due to their soil composition. They are perfect for various w...

Creating a Stunning Fern Garden in a Shady Location

Creating a Stunning Fern Garden in a Shady Location

Ferns are an excellent option for shadow gardens because of their wide variety. The term "difficult" has been used to describe shade gardening, although it's no different from sun gardening. Beauti...

Ferns for Sun: A Sustainable and Low-Maintenance Landscaping Solution

Ferns for Sun: A Sustainable and Low-Maintenance Landscaping Solution

In this article, I am going to focus on ferns for the sun, which can be carefully planted in the home or backyard. To start with, sun ferns are very hardy and easy to grow. They come in wide variet...

Creating a Lush Oasis with Ferns

Creating a Lush Oasis with Ferns

Fern is the kind of plant capable of growing in a moisturized and shaded area. Most are hardy and can be put up during the dry and wet seasons, making it a perfect choice for landscaping. Some type...

Berry Plants For Zone 4

Berry Plants For Zone 4

Shrubs are small to medium-sized woody perennial plants with persistent woody stems above the ground. They are either evergreen or deciduous. Like trees, shrubs differ in height and have multiple s...

Berry Plants For Zone 3

Berry Plants For Zone 3

Blackberry Shrub The shrub is a deciduous woody perennial dicot that can grow up to fifty feet tall. The primary components are the leaves, stems, and roots. The fruit of the blackberry plant is ca...

Three Seeded Sedge

Three Seeded Sedge

The three-seeded Sedge is a plant, typically in the genus Carex, that has three seeds. It is often found in wetland habitats and marshes and is also known as "sedge" or "wild rye." The seed of the ...

The Beautiful Perennial Sedge Known as Carex Pennsylvanica

The Beautiful Perennial Sedge Known as Carex Pennsylvanica

Carex Pensylvanica is a beautiful perennial sedge that flourishes in parts of Middle and Eastern North America; it is found as far north as Manitoba and Quebec to as far south as parts of Mississip...

Dandelion Plant

Dandelion Plant

Dandelion is a unique plant because it is both an herb and a weed. The main benefits of this plant are that it helps improve cognitive function and it helps protect the brain. The plant has been us...

The Best Kept Secret as to Why to Buy from Plant Nurseries

The Best Kept Secret as to Why to Buy from Plant Nurseries

We all know gardens need plants, but did you ever wonder where to get them? Garden centers are great, but the prices are high for some people. Plant nurseries are an excellent alternative for those...

What Exactly Is a Tree Nursery and Why Buy From One

What Exactly Is a Tree Nursery and Why Buy From One

Planting a healthy tree is a wise choice among the many landscaping projects. A tree in good health can outlive your property and improve with age. The presence of trees enhances the visual attract...

Blood Root Plant

Blood Root Plant

The blood Root Plant is a unique and powerful plant used for centuries to treat various medical conditions. Blood Root Plant is effective in treating inflammation, fever, and pain. It can also trea...

Wild Hydrangea Shrub

Wild Hydrangea Shrub

Introduction Wild Hydrangea arborescens, commonly known as wild hydrangea, is a flowering shrub. It is native to North America. It grows well in the United States Department of Agriculture plant ha...