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Getting Friendly with the Natives
A glimpse at some gorgeous native New Zealand plants
new zealand native plants • gardens • gardening • new zealand • native plants
A glimpse at some gorgeous native New Zealand plants
new zealand native plants • gardens • gardening • new zealand • native plants
Invasive Plants
Many plants in use by gardeners can be considered 'invasive species'. The term invasive describes the ability of these plants to spread rapidly and become dominant over native species. This article identifies some of the more common invasive plants used by gardeners and suggest native alternatives.
non-native plants • invasive plants • native plants
Many plants in use by gardeners can be considered 'invasive species'. The term invasive describes the ability of these plants to spread rapidly and become dominant over native species. This article identifies some of the more common invasive plants used by gardeners and suggest native alternatives.
non-native plants • invasive plants • native plants
Shopping for Native Plants
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.
native plants • american beauties • shopping for native plants • north creek nurseries • pride's corner farms
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.
native plants • american beauties • shopping for native plants • north creek nurseries • pride's corner farms
Planting Native Plants
There are some great reasons to plant and grow native species, but there are some significant drawbacks too.
native plants • invasive plants • excotic invasive plants • what is a native plant? • definition of native plants
There are some great reasons to plant and grow native species, but there are some significant drawbacks too.
native plants • invasive plants • excotic invasive plants • what is a native plant? • definition of native plants
Apache Plume Striking Native Plant
A native of southwestern North America, in, Apache Plume is a striking addition to any desert garden.
apache plume • fallugia paradoxa • rose family • rosaceae • deciduous
A native of southwestern North America, in, Apache Plume is a striking addition to any desert garden.
apache plume • fallugia paradoxa • rose family • rosaceae • deciduous
Autumn Crescendo
The music of autumn is played in a different key than that of spring. Although both begin softly and build to a crescendo, spring's song is sweet and high, while autumn's is a more complex ballad, changing key and rhythm as the music builds. Autumn includes the mellow minor keys, totally absent in spring, as well as a touch of melancholy among the brassy highs. It's a subtle season and spring is not. Spring's changes burst upon us; autumn's are wrought more slowly as our plants descend into winter's sleep. Lot's of images, so please be patient while the page loads for you.
fall • color • colour • trees • native plants
The music of autumn is played in a different key than that of spring. Although both begin softly and build to a crescendo, spring's song is sweet and high, while autumn's is a more complex ballad, changing key and rhythm as the music builds. Autumn includes the mellow minor keys, totally absent in spring, as well as a touch of melancholy among the brassy highs. It's a subtle season and spring is not. Spring's changes burst upon us; autumn's are wrought more slowly as our plants descend into winter's sleep. Lot's of images, so please be patient while the page loads for you.
fall • color • colour • trees • native plants
Buying your weeds: Mistakes Beginning Gardeners make Part 7
Why pay for what you are probably growing in your own yard for free - if only you recognized it for what it really is.
native plants • weeding • nuying
Why pay for what you are probably growing in your own yard for free - if only you recognized it for what it really is.
native plants • weeding • nuying
Drive-By Echinacea
Echinacea may change your life!
purpurea • pallida • purple coneflower • coneflowers • medicinal herbs
Echinacea may change your life!
purpurea • pallida • purple coneflower • coneflowers • medicinal herbs
Front Yards: The tyranny of conformity
At what cost do we try to show a bit of individuality in our own front yards?
front yards • natural landscapes • native plants • protect the environment • individuality
At what cost do we try to show a bit of individuality in our own front yards?
front yards • natural landscapes • native plants • protect the environment • individuality
Frost tolerance of Sonoran Native Plants
Here are some cold tolerance notes on plants from Sonora Mexico for the arid gardner who thought Mexican plants were too frost tender.
sonoran plants • hardy • ferocactus • jatropha • sapium
Here are some cold tolerance notes on plants from Sonora Mexico for the arid gardner who thought Mexican plants were too frost tender.
sonoran plants • hardy • ferocactus • jatropha • sapium
Gardening American Style?
We have clear pictures of what English style gardens are, and French and Japanese. Ever wonder what they think when you say "American style garden"?
american gardens • american style gardening • native plants • yard art
We have clear pictures of what English style gardens are, and French and Japanese. Ever wonder what they think when you say "American style garden"?
american gardens • american style gardening • native plants • yard art
Go Wild, Plant Natives
Most lists of native plants don't apply to northern New England. Finally a list of tough, hardy natives, that just happen to be beautiful as well.
xeriscape • native plants • daylily • yarrow • rosa rugosa
Most lists of native plants don't apply to northern New England. Finally a list of tough, hardy natives, that just happen to be beautiful as well.
xeriscape • native plants • daylily • yarrow • rosa rugosa
Going Native - Plants for the Rural Garden
The use of native plants can help to integrate a rural garden with the surrounding countryside.
native plants • native flora • country gardens • rural gardens • cottage gardens
The use of native plants can help to integrate a rural garden with the surrounding countryside.
native plants • native flora • country gardens • rural gardens • cottage gardens
High Water Plants in a Low Water Landscape - Part 1
"High water use plants in a low water landscape" proposes using stronger standards than Albuquerque's 20% limit of total landscape for luxury high water ground covers in new construction.
xeriscape • xeriscaping • water conservation • dry landscaping • grass
"High water use plants in a low water landscape" proposes using stronger standards than Albuquerque's 20% limit of total landscape for luxury high water ground covers in new construction.
xeriscape • xeriscaping • water conservation • dry landscaping • grass
High Water Use Plants in the Low Water Landscape - Part II
"High water use plants in a low water landscape" proposes using stronger standards than Albuquerque's 20% limit of total landscape for luxury high water ground covers in new construction.
xeriscape(tm) • dry landscape • low water landscape • native plants • pecans
"High water use plants in a low water landscape" proposes using stronger standards than Albuquerque's 20% limit of total landscape for luxury high water ground covers in new construction.
xeriscape(tm) • dry landscape • low water landscape • native plants • pecans
Kawarra Native Plant Garden
Kawarra Native Plant Garden, Kalorama in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is a beautiful hideaway in which to experience Australian Native Plants.
kawarra native plant garden • display nursery • australian plants • kalorama melbourne victoria australia • dandenong ranges
Kawarra Native Plant Garden, Kalorama in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is a beautiful hideaway in which to experience Australian Native Plants.
kawarra native plant garden • display nursery • australian plants • kalorama melbourne victoria australia • dandenong ranges
Knowing Your Neigbourhood.
Getting to know what grows where you live.
permaculture • urban agriculture • perennial vegetables • native plants
Getting to know what grows where you live.
permaculture • urban agriculture • perennial vegetables • native plants
Letting Nature Grow Your Garden
We don't have to struggle so much with our garden: have an open field and plants magically appear. Nature likes life everywhere. And it's wisest to let Nature have Her way.
weed • susun • susan • herb • gardening
We don't have to struggle so much with our garden: have an open field and plants magically appear. Nature likes life everywhere. And it's wisest to let Nature have Her way.
weed • susun • susan • herb • gardening
My Garden at this Time of the Year
australia gardens • darling range • grevillea • native australian plants • australian plants
australia gardens • darling range • grevillea • native australian plants • australian plants
Native Plants
Traditional Japanese gardens have a lot to teach us about designing with native plants.
japanese gardens • gardens • native • gardening • garden
Traditional Japanese gardens have a lot to teach us about designing with native plants.
japanese gardens • gardens • native • gardening • garden
Native Plants in An Organic Garden
Native plants make a fine addition to your organic garden for a variety of reasons; economy, ecology, beauty and more.
organic • garden • native • plants • ecology
Native plants make a fine addition to your organic garden for a variety of reasons; economy, ecology, beauty and more.
organic • garden • native • plants • ecology
Our very own little patch
The ground on the south side of the house rises towards the next door neighbour's fence. The ground is gravel and we have planted trees and shrubs there. There is a circular drive pasing through this section. The whole of the block is a half acre in size and looks completely different from when we moved in some years ago. I guess we are now looking at the possibility of making it into a completely water - saving, ecologically sound piece of garden. In the winter, which is now upon us, the tendency is go forget about water saving ideas. However, in the summer, which can be really hot and dry, we always wish we had planted more natives whicxh don't require as much water as other types of plant. There are plenty of spaces left, and we never seem to run out out of ideas for replacing plants, or filling up spaces with new plants which we see, either on a visit to a garden centre, or in some friends' gardes. end John A Bottomley Copyright June 1998 approx 700 words.
gardens • australia • native plants • lawn-free • gardening
The ground on the south side of the house rises towards the next door neighbour's fence. The ground is gravel and we have planted trees and shrubs there. There is a circular drive pasing through this section. The whole of the block is a half acre in size and looks completely different from when we moved in some years ago. I guess we are now looking at the possibility of making it into a completely water - saving, ecologically sound piece of garden. In the winter, which is now upon us, the tendency is go forget about water saving ideas. However, in the summer, which can be really hot and dry, we always wish we had planted more natives whicxh don't require as much water as other types of plant. There are plenty of spaces left, and we never seem to run out out of ideas for replacing plants, or filling up spaces with new plants which we see, either on a visit to a garden centre, or in some friends' gardes. end John A Bottomley Copyright June 1998 approx 700 words.
gardens • australia • native plants • lawn-free • gardening
Plant a Sanctuary
A look at celebrating motherhood with a living floral tribute that attracts butterflies.
mother's day • butterflies • homeschooling • paganism • gardening
A look at celebrating motherhood with a living floral tribute that attracts butterflies.
mother's day • butterflies • homeschooling • paganism • gardening
Postcard from the Backyard
One of my major goals in this topic area is to encourage gardeners to discuss what they are doing in their gardens and to share information and experience. With that in mind I will send you occasional 'postcards' from the backyard to let you know what I am up to in my garden and to stimulate discussion on what you are doing in yours.
native plants • gardens • ecosystems
One of my major goals in this topic area is to encourage gardeners to discuss what they are doing in their gardens and to share information and experience. With that in mind I will send you occasional 'postcards' from the backyard to let you know what I am up to in my garden and to stimulate discussion on what you are doing in yours.
native plants • gardens • ecosystems
Reality Gardening Check
Myths and more about those catalogs...and some hints on selecting them.
woodlander's nursery • wayside gardens • the virginia native plant society • plants by mail faq • wayside gardens nursery
Myths and more about those catalogs...and some hints on selecting them.
woodlander's nursery • wayside gardens • the virginia native plant society • plants by mail faq • wayside gardens nursery
Rediscovering Native Plants
Native plants are slowly being 'rediscovered' by gardeners. However, finding them often requires a little research and persistence. The author was inspired by his visit to Bartram's Historic Garden in Philadelphia, one of America's unique treasures.
native plants • john bartram • william bartram • native gardening • natural gardening
Native plants are slowly being 'rediscovered' by gardeners. However, finding them often requires a little research and persistence. The author was inspired by his visit to Bartram's Historic Garden in Philadelphia, one of America's unique treasures.
native plants • john bartram • william bartram • native gardening • natural gardening
Smile Back, and Flirt!
Heirloom specimens blend beautifully with plants of other originations.
native plants • heirloom plants • heritage plants
Heirloom specimens blend beautifully with plants of other originations.
native plants • heirloom plants • heritage plants
The Tree Has Many Branches
The backyard habitat concept should be part of a broader attempt to reduce our impact on the planet. Through individual action at the local level, significant contributions can be made by beginners and those at more advanced levels of expertise.
gardening • recycling • composting • pesticides • beneficial insects
The backyard habitat concept should be part of a broader attempt to reduce our impact on the planet. Through individual action at the local level, significant contributions can be made by beginners and those at more advanced levels of expertise.
gardening • recycling • composting • pesticides • beneficial insects
Turtleheads, Pillars of the Fall Garden
Turtlehead is an underused jewel for the shady fall perennial garden. It's also a great butterfly plant and has been used medicinally in the past.
chelone • turtlehead • balmony • glabra • lyonii
Turtlehead is an underused jewel for the shady fall perennial garden. It's also a great butterfly plant and has been used medicinally in the past.
chelone • turtlehead • balmony • glabra • lyonii
Wetlands: primordial nursery
Witnessing the metamorphosis of a polliwog into a toad serves as a reminder that our vanishing wetlands are both the birthplace of life on land, and an essential link in modern environments.
metamorphosis • wetland habitats • wetlands • polliwogs • toads
Witnessing the metamorphosis of a polliwog into a toad serves as a reminder that our vanishing wetlands are both the birthplace of life on land, and an essential link in modern environments.
metamorphosis • wetland habitats • wetlands • polliwogs • toads
What is a Wildflower?
It typically grows wild, or was not seeded intentionally.
wildflower • native plant • weeds • flowers • plant characteristics
It typically grows wild, or was not seeded intentionally.
wildflower • native plant • weeds • flowers • plant characteristics
Why Did My Plant Die?
The refrain from Geoffery B. Charlesworth's delightful poem "Why Did My Plant Die?" offers some answers to this gardener's lament...but there are also other reasons.
shade • drought • native plants • beth chatto
The refrain from Geoffery B. Charlesworth's delightful poem "Why Did My Plant Die?" offers some answers to this gardener's lament...but there are also other reasons.
shade • drought • native plants • beth chatto
Wildlife in Drought Conditions
Almost half the counties in Pennsylvania have been adversely affected by the drought. Nature has suffered. Fall planting may enable more wildlife an opportunity for future survival.
pennsylvania • pa • wildlife • nature • pennsylvania wildlife
Almost half the counties in Pennsylvania have been adversely affected by the drought. Nature has suffered. Fall planting may enable more wildlife an opportunity for future survival.
pennsylvania • pa • wildlife • nature • pennsylvania wildlife
Winter in the Land of the Long White Cloud
An introduction to New Zealand - and to my small patch of paradise.
gardening • new zealand • winter in new zealand • native plants
An introduction to New Zealand - and to my small patch of paradise.
gardening • new zealand • winter in new zealand • native plants
Xeriscape for Water Conservation and Beauty
Change your landscape to a xeriscape and escape the water wasteful chore of irrigation. The results are beautiful.
water conservation • xeriscape • ornamental grasses • irrigation • soil moisture
Change your landscape to a xeriscape and escape the water wasteful chore of irrigation. The results are beautiful.
water conservation • xeriscape • ornamental grasses • irrigation • soil moisture
Book Review: Landscaping with Wildflowers, By Jim Wilson
Native wild flower gardening is growing in popularity as an urbanized population seeks some contact with its agrarian roots. Books on this topic abound. However, this book by a well known TV personality is not one of the better selections from the genra.
landscaping with wild flowers • wildflowers • wild flower • victory garden • garden
Native wild flower gardening is growing in popularity as an urbanized population seeks some contact with its agrarian roots. Books on this topic abound. However, this book by a well known TV personality is not one of the better selections from the genra.
landscaping with wild flowers • wildflowers • wild flower • victory garden • garden
Hamamelis – Best Landscape Sites
Choosing optimal site and microclimate for Hamamelis (witch hazel) planting locations facilitates growth and generates best spring and autumn performance.
hamamelis • witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Choosing optimal site and microclimate for Hamamelis (witch hazel) planting locations facilitates growth and generates best spring and autumn performance.
hamamelis • witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Hamamelis – Landscape Design Uses
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.
landscape design uses of hamamelis • landscape design uses of witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
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.
landscape design uses of hamamelis • landscape design uses of witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
VA Spiderwort in Natural Gardens
Virginia spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana), Virginia Native Plant Society 2008 Wildflower of the Year, is a long-blooming herbaceous perennial for native plant gardens
virginia spiderwort • tradescantia virginiana • tradescantia ohiensis • tradescantia andersoniana • tradescantia subaspera
Virginia spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana), Virginia Native Plant Society 2008 Wildflower of the Year, is a long-blooming herbaceous perennial for native plant gardens
virginia spiderwort • tradescantia virginiana • tradescantia ohiensis • tradescantia andersoniana • tradescantia subaspera
Where in the World - Plant Provenance
Hardiness zones are only a rough indication of whether a plant will do well in our gardens. If we really want to have a good idea about a plant's suitability for our conditions, we have to know its provenance, or where in the world it calls home.
usda hardiness zones • provenance • plant explorers • climate • alpine plants
Hardiness zones are only a rough indication of whether a plant will do well in our gardens. If we really want to have a good idea about a plant's suitability for our conditions, we have to know its provenance, or where in the world it calls home.
usda hardiness zones • provenance • plant explorers • climate • alpine plants
Autumn In The Hills Around Perth, Western Australia
A short piece about autmn gardneing in and around Perth, Western Australia
native plants; melaleuca incana nana • lechenaultia formosa eldorado.
A short piece about autmn gardneing in and around Perth, Western Australia
native plants; melaleuca incana nana • lechenaultia formosa eldorado.
Backyard Nature Conservation
The situation for animals outside of protected areas is becoming increasingly precarious as development and pesticides take their toll.
backyard conservation • citizen conservation • colony collapse disorder • wildlife and development • threats to honeybees
The situation for animals outside of protected areas is becoming increasingly precarious as development and pesticides take their toll.
backyard conservation • citizen conservation • colony collapse disorder • wildlife and development • threats to honeybees
Backyard Wildlife Habitat
By providing the four basics of wildlife management: food, water, shelter, and space; you will be rewarded with hours of viewing pleasure.
backyard wildlife habitat • wildlife backyard • native plants backyard • backyard species • backyard species diversity
By providing the four basics of wildlife management: food, water, shelter, and space; you will be rewarded with hours of viewing pleasure.
backyard wildlife habitat • wildlife backyard • native plants backyard • backyard species • backyard species diversity
Butterfly Gardens for Pollinators
Butterfly gardens are easy to grow and attract beneficial insects. Understanding these pollinators will help when creating a flower garden for butterflies.
grow butterfly gardens • attract beneficial insects • native plants for butterflies • how to attract butterflies • flower gardens for butterflies
Butterfly gardens are easy to grow and attract beneficial insects. Understanding these pollinators will help when creating a flower garden for butterflies.
grow butterfly gardens • attract beneficial insects • native plants for butterflies • how to attract butterflies • flower gardens for butterflies
Collecting Rainwater
Even if you live in areas with low rainfall, you can harvest large amounts of rainwater.
rainwater harvesting • arroyos • ravines • rainwater garden • native plants
Even if you live in areas with low rainfall, you can harvest large amounts of rainwater.
rainwater harvesting • arroyos • ravines • rainwater garden • native plants
Composing the Picture: Taking Stock
Encourages the homeowner to think intensely about what is desired in the home landscape. Promotes the concept of reflecting deeply about likes and dislikes, how and when the property will be used and who will use it, meeting expenses in both time and money and who will do the work.
landscape design • landscape plan • planning process • base plan • master plan
Encourages the homeowner to think intensely about what is desired in the home landscape. Promotes the concept of reflecting deeply about likes and dislikes, how and when the property will be used and who will use it, meeting expenses in both time and money and who will do the work.
landscape design • landscape plan • planning process • base plan • master plan
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
Take a moment to stop and look at the flowers or hear the bird song. Linda looks at all those tiny joys which we often fail to appreciate during our busy day-to-day lives, then shows how we can deserve these blessings.
nature • preservation • count your blessings • protection • bird song
Take a moment to stop and look at the flowers or hear the bird song. Linda looks at all those tiny joys which we often fail to appreciate during our busy day-to-day lives, then shows how we can deserve these blessings.
nature • preservation • count your blessings • protection • bird song
Desert Plants and Wildlife
You may not want wildlife munching on your garden, but putting some native plants outside the garden helps feed them and keep them out.
native wildlife • food • native plants • shelter • water
You may not want wildlife munching on your garden, but putting some native plants outside the garden helps feed them and keep them out.
native wildlife • food • native plants • shelter • water