Southeast native garden

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii What do you think of when someone uses the term cottage garden? A collection of colorful flowers, informally arranged, with some structure like a fence? I like Wikipedia’s description: “English in origin, it depends on grace and charm rather than grandeur and formal structure.” My friend Julie recently moved to a new house and declared that she wanted to create a cottage garden with a picket fence, using native plants. That sounded like a wonderful…

Garden designs for pollinators do not need to be complicated, expensive or time-consuming. That’s the beauty of going native!

Do-It-Yourself native plant combinations for yard or container garden will provide easy care, attract a variety of wildlife and bring beauty to your garden.

Today we’re visiting Haliburton, Ontario, to see Justin Dumitrescu’s garden. The garden is ten years old and features mostly native plants in an informal, meadow-like design. Stepping-stones lead through a […]

Create a gorgeous, low-maintenance landscape with these North American beauties that also support wildlife.

Today we’re visiting Haliburton, Ontario, to see Justin Dumitrescu’s garden. The garden is ten years old and features mostly native plants in an informal, meadow-like design. Stepping-stones lead through a […]

These low-growing ferns, shrubs and palms blanket the ground to help with erosion and soil moisture

Get expert advice on how to include Southeast native plants in your garden and landscape design.

Mini meadows, custom-made for your Florida garden.

How do I learn about native plant gardening?During 2024, the Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones is presenting a series of six free introductory “Gardening with Native Plants” classes about how to garden with native plants. What can I do to make my home garden friendly to pollinators, butterflies and birds?Start small! Add a few […]

Creating a Low-Maintenance Garden with Native Plants. Go to www.outdoorgardencare.com for your garden, houseplants, and outdoor spaces.

Design a native landscaping plan that resonates with the general public. Consider these tips to keep your landcape from being the neighborhood "weed patch".

How do I start? Many people wrestle with this question after deciding they want to transform their existing yard into a native plant garden. When Susan and Jim Graham first made that decision they described their existing yard as “ mostly turf grass with an azalea mustache;” a look typical of many of the landscapes…

Design a unique, easy-care landscape with these 3 native shade plants that will stand out from the crowd.

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How to Plant Native Plants in Natural Layers: Grow native plants in natural layers to create a meadow garden.

When this reader and her husband retired to Massachusetts, work on this garden began. See the progress they made in their new garden.

Many positive things can be said for planting a meadow garden, but meadows aren't one size fits all. Learn elements of different meadow garden designs.

Australian native garden design has endless opportunities. These beautiful Australian landscapes show just some of the unique flora on offer.