One of the most exciting parts of starting a community garden is choosing the right plants that will thrive in your local environment! When selecting plants, it's essential to consider those native to ...

Many gardeners understand the ecological importance of native plants, which are those plants that occur naturally in a geographic area, and have evolved over thousands of years, shaped by local ...

Some flowers need time to establish before blooming in spring. Discover which flower you should plant in the fall for some ...

Late summer is a splendid time of year to go prospecting for native prairie plants that might bring beauty and wildlife habitat to your garden. “Plants that are native to the prairie are in their ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Franklin County write a column about native plants in Ohio. When you think of Ohio, you might picture its bustling cities, ...

Peggy Singlemann visits Rappahannock County to meet Janet Davis, Owner of Hill House Native Nursery, to talk about design considerations for native plants in a formal landscape. Featured on VHG ...

If you thought native plant were boring, you are about to be proven wrong! There are hundreds of beautiful native plants that I absolutely adore. We have several species of native sunflowers, native ...

For many of us, the world we live in has become so complex and fast-paced that we seek out ways to relax and recharge. Perhaps, in response to this, one of the new trends in contemporary landscaping ...

In recent years, more gardeners have become interested in adding native plants to their landscapes, driven by a desire to create more sustainable gardens and support local wildlife. Another common ...