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- 6 Reasons to Use Native PlantsNative plants have a stigma attached to them as being unkempt, or ugly, or messy. Landscape architects are wild about them.
- Native Plants that Bloom in JanuaryNative plants are great inclusions into an existing garden or as a stand-alone wildflower garden.
- Full Sun Evergreen Flowering Native Plants that Prefer Dry SoilThese flowering native plants are both evergreen, meaning they won't lose their leaves, and are fine for full sun conditions.
- Heat Tolerant Perennial Native Plants for the LandscapeThese selections are all dubbed "heat tolerant", meaning they will continue to do well despite the thermometer.
- Moist Soil Loving Native PlantsA look at the native plants that like to have a moist soil. These plants are all native to the United States.
Fall: The Perfect Time to Put Native Plants in Your GardenTough, drought-resistant, perfectly suited to the environment ... what else could you want in your landscaping? The many advantages of native plants.
Using Native Plants in LandscapingHomeowners can reduce their cost of water and landscape maintenance by planting indigenous plants to their area. Save money and have a more natural looking landscape.
Native Plants Class Traces Cahuilla RootsStudents from the Native Plants class at Idyllwild Arts Academy in Idyllwild, CA, were going to look at rock paintings that were estimated to be 300 to 500 years old.- Good Starter Native Plants and Wildflowers for a Garden or LandscapeFour good starter plants for those looking to create a native garden.
- White Blooming Native Plants Grown in Full SunA look at a few native plants and wildflowers with white blooms that will grow in full sun conditions.
- Full Sun Loving Native Plants that Are Propagated by SeedThese native plants are a good start to wildflower gardening.
- Southern Native Plants that Grow Without a Lot of TroubleThese native plants are all easy growing ones that will grow without a lot of trouble and maintenance; wild garlic, woodland flax, and the downy skullcap.
- Texas Native Plants that Love Full Sun LandscapesA look at the Pricklybur, Mexican Olive, Quaking Aspen, and the American Pasqueflower; Texas native plants that work well in the landscape.
- Georgia Native Plants that Grow by SeedThe pink milkweed, the wideflower phlox, and the upright prairie coneflower are all shown with their planting and growing requirements.
Woodland Gardens Use Native PlantsCreating a woodland garden is easier than you may think, but there are some things you need to consider before you gather or buy those plants. Learn how to get started on a woodland garden.- Annual Native Plants that Are Found in CaliforniaA look at five annual plants, all native plants, that are found and are native to California.
- Lake Landscaping Ideas: Environmentally Conscious Lake Landscaping IdeasImplement these ideas for your lake to make sure you spend as little as you have to in order to get the most from your purchases -- and you protect the environment around and in your lake as you develop the shoreline surrounding it.
What is a Native Plant and Why Plant Natives?Native plant gardening can be an Earth friendly way to save money and work on gardening while adding natural beauty to your yard. But wait! Before you start designing your garden, there's a few things you should know.
Landscaping with Drought Resistant Native PlantsAs autumn and winter planting continues, add native plants to the water-wise landscape.- Volunteer Sundays at the San Francisco Native Plant Nursery in the Haight AshburyThe Native Plant Nursery is a catalog of species from the local area. It is a little known effort in the Haight Ashbury and Golden Park, but definitely deserves your support.
Landscaping with RabbitbrushRabbitbrush is a very common native plant that can be used in landscaping in the western states.- Where to Buy Florida Native Plants and Trees for Your HomeIf you live in Florida, landscaping with native plants and trees just makes sense. Not only is it good for the environment, it will also save you money. Plus, your home will have a natural beauty that your neighbor's will envy.
Native Plants: Sweet Shrub or Carolina AllspiceNative to the southeastern region of the United States, this shrub will fill your landscape with fragrance.- Drought-Resistant PlantsA colorful garden of native plants is easy to grow with little water or time. Discover which plants grow best and how to maintain them with this informative guide.
- California Native Plants Are BeautifulEspecially here in California, the native plants are varied and quite beautiful. Some are striking, others are more subtle. And some even smell like mint gum (Yerba buena)!
- Gardening with Native Plants is Less WorkGardening with native plants is less labor intensive, especially if there is no lawn to take care of. Once a balance with beneficial insects is established, there is no spraying with pesticides involved (if you can accept a more natural look).
- Native Plants and the Living SoilHealthy soil is more than 'just dirt' - it is alive with organisms that are an integral part of life on Earth. Native plants work in concert with a healthy soil and natural rainfall.
- Native Plants Are Habitat-FriendlyDevelopment has eliminated much of our open spaces and therefore their habitats. So instead of landscaping with exotic plants, using native plants instead helps preserve the life processes that depend on them.
- Start Gardening with Native PlantsBring back the plants and the other living things that evolved with the environment we are now a part of; introducing change can bring about unforeseen consequences. Gardening with native plants is one of the simplest things we can do.
Never Water or Mow Lawn Again by Planting Native PlantsHomeowners can win the lawn battle and have a lush, green lawn without ever having to water or mow the lawn again by planting native plants.- The Basics of XeriscapingXeriscaping is the art of combining water conservation techniques with the use of native plants in the yard and garden. Every gardener can use xeriscaping methods to conserve water and other resources.
- Use Native Plants in Your Ohio Garden NowThis is a great time of year to plan and plant native choices in your landscape and garden using natives such as coneflowers and avoiding invasives such as English Ivy.
- Landscaping with California Native PlantsCalifornia native plant landscaping reduces chemical fertilizer and pesticide use, conserves water, and takes advantage of local soil and climate conditions
Reducing Carbon Emissions with Native PlantsStewardship of the native landscape requires letting go of lawns.- Identifying Native PlantsPlants native to a region have identifying characteristics that tell the story of their longstanding adaptation to the area.
- Guide to My Top Five Coastal Native PlantsA list of my top 5 coastal native plants.
- Reasons to Choose Native Oregon PlantsThe benefits of planting native Oregon plants.
North Carolina Native Plants: Fun, Beautiful, Wild, Rare,Threatened and EndangeredA simple guide of plants native to North Carolina which are fun, endangered, threatened, and rare. Help protect your state's native plants.
Ten Tips for Planting and Growing Native PlantsFollow these tips for planting native plants. No matter where you are growing native plants these gardening guidelines are applicable to native gardening in your yard.- Gardening: Five Virginia Native PlantsFive plants, including flowers, shrubs and trees, native to Virginia. Includes plant information, links, and local conservation resources.
