Articles related to "Native Plant"

Just because a plant is native to the US or Canada does not mean it will succeed in your garden. You want plants native to your local environment.

Native plant gardens are not only easy to grow but are also excellent choices for attracting wildlife.

Let woodland and roadside weeds and wildflowers from native plant communities become perennial residents of the home garden.

Organic flower gardening requires much less work if you use plants that evolved in your city, state, region, or country. You may think of native plants as wild flowers.

Native plants make a fine addition to your organic garden for a variety of reasons; economy, ecology, beauty and more.

Arizona is a diverse state, rich in desert plant life, at a multitude of elevations and supporting an important ecological wilderness that many miss at first glance.

A look at the native plants that like to have a moist soil. These plants are all native to the United States.

Finding retail garden centers that sell native plants has become easier with a new website. Read today's article to learn more about American Beauties.

While visiting botanical gardens in Massachusetts, see Garden In The Woods. It is a living museum with walking trails and native plants.

There are some great reasons to plant and grow native species, but there are some significant drawbacks too.

Armitage's Native Plants for North American Gardens is a treasure trove of information for gardeners wanting to design landscapes with native flowering plants and ferns.

The Indian Tribes of the Pueblo Province in New Mexico have utilized traditional plants in many ways for hundreds of years; today some uses are still in practice.

Kawarra Native Plant Garden, Kalorama in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is a beautiful hideaway in which to experience Australian Native Plants.

California had many native plants prior to the arrival of the Europeans; however, many of the indigenous plant species found in California may now be under threat.

What's all the fuss about native plants? Simple. We need them to feed and shelter birds, butterflies and all life, from bacteria to mammals. Non-natives usually won't do.

A native of southwestern North America, in, Apache Plume is a striking addition to any desert garden.

The Australian aborigines have traditionally used native plants for many things; uses of plants included food, medicine, tools, weapons, food utensils and art objects.

Susan and Dan Gottlieb share their backyard with bobcats, gopher snakes, hummingbirds, dragonflies, cottontail bunnies, lizards, bats, and an occasional coyote.

While your garden may be dormant now, it's not too early to start getting ready for a new year with a beautiful, low-maintenance yard that uses less water than ever.

Exploding with brilliant red blossoms from June to October, this native plant is an excellent choice for gardeners wanting to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

The Chicago Botanic Garden offers an escape from the stresses of the city, with 26 different formal gardens and natural environments located north of the City of Chicago.

Although grass lawns are an American tradition, many people are unaware that they have foreign invaders nestled down among the green blades.

Gardeners in the American West have soils and a climate that are ideal for most Artemisa species. In fact many Artemisias are native to the American West.

Strikingly beautiful and easy to grow, Purple Coneflowers are a must-have for butterfly gardens.

Easy to grow, disease free, and beautiful -- Inland Sea Oats are unique accent plants and a useful ornamental grass for shady areas.

The Hopi Indians, the oldest Native American tribe to occupy the Four Corners region of the American South West, traditionally farmed many native plants.

A look at a few bog plants designed for water gardens or just plants for a bog garden.

The ancient Indian ruins at Wupatki in northern Arizona hold many secrets of a lost past; those secrets include the crops and plants grown by the local Native Indians.

Joshua Tree National Park is home to many desert plant species, in addition to the Joshua tree; Joshua Tree National Park is remarkable for its wide diversity of plants.

These are a few of the native plants that will let butterflies flock to your garden or landscape.

A look at some native plants that can be toxic to pets; special care needs to be taken with these plants in the garden.

A look at some of the choices that can be made using native shrubs to xeriscape your landscape.

A look at some of the native trees that will bring flocks of birds to the landscape when they are planted.

A look at ten different flowering native plants that were used historically as healing remedies in folk medicine.

The principles used in xeriscape gardening can be applied anywhere in the world to create beautiful landscapes that conserve water.

Assess your yard. Tidy up and fill in with plants native to local climate and soil conditions. Plan to plant a diverse and beautiful environment.

Water is precious in the West Texas desert. Growing native plants not only offers beauty, but provides water conservation because the plants are adapted to conditions.

The Maori people of New Zealand used many native plants in the practice of Maori medicine (Rongoa); these plants included those of the manuka, pepper tree and flax.

With another dry, hot summer expected here in California, more and more homeowners are thinking about removing thirsty and needy plants and replacing them with natives.

Even people who are trying to go green want to make sure that their lawns stay green. It is possible to have a beautiful, healthy lawn while still conserving water.

It typically grows wild, or was not seeded intentionally.

The field guide, Wildflowers of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region is by Merel R. Black and Emmet J. Judziewicz. Here is a book review for native plant gardeners.

The best, easy-to-care-for Florida gardens use plants native to Florida. Florida gardening is complicated due to sandy soil, a very wet rainy reason and very dry winter

Attracting butterflies to your yard also attracts beneficial insects and the best way to attract them is with plants native to your region.

There are two things that determine your success as an organic gardener - soil and weather. You can change soil; you cannot change weather.

Preventing the spread of invasive plants begins with green choices in holiday decor. Eco-friendly florists can be trusted but new laws prohibit purchase of noxious weeds.

If you like blue flowers and need blue flowers for shade or prefer native plants with blue flowers, try planting some of these unusual flowers in your flower garden.

When planning your garden, choose plants that flatter the style of your home and attract complements from birds, butterflies, and neighbors.

Choosing optimal site and microclimate for Hamamelis (witch hazel) planting locations facilitates growth and generates best spring and autumn performance.

Multiple characteristics allow witch hazels to fill garden niches and extend landscape interest to four seasons. Effective use depends upon siting and use in a landscape.