Obtaining Plants and Seed Plants and seed may be obtained from any of the nurseries or seed sources listed in our nationwide Directory of Native
Lavender usually loves well-drained, sandy soil, but it’s honestly tougher than it looks—it can handle poor soil too. To get lavender to thrive in less-than-ideal
Many gardeners run into compost troubles when their piles just won’t break down right. Bad smells, slow decomposition, and pests can make composting a headache
Pruning wild bergamot—most folks call it bee balm—keeps plants healthy and encourages more colorful blooms. The best time to prune wild bergamot is early spring
Propagating black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) is actually pretty simple, and it lets gardeners quickly fill their flower beds with even more color. The best ways to
Sedges, part of the Cyperaceae family, are tough, grass-like plants that adapt to all sorts of conditions. You can propagate sedges pretty easily—just divide established
Elderberry, a deciduous shrub from the Sambucus species, spreads easily through several tried-and-true methods. Taking cuttings from healthy, mature stems during the dormant season and
Curious about native plants? Interested in a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape? Concerned about health and water quality? Or did you just stumble on to this page
OK! … Are your sleeves rolled up? … Ready to start? … Good! We’ll start by recognizing that each of us has a slightly different
Pruning Joe Pye Weed, that towering perennial from the Eupatorium genus, really helps keep its shape in check and boosts overall health. The best way
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