Native Plants

Blurring the borders between sea, sky and earth, this coastal garden delivers intimate, meditative spaces along with a sense of affinity with the limitless.

Given our current drought situation in Southern California, THIS was the best year to take out our front lawn and put in native, drought tolerant plants. My cit…

“When planning your garden think like a #pollinator ! via the Irish Wildlife Trust @Irishwildlife”

Printing note: This design is was created to be 8.5″ x 14″ and the design pdf will print best on legal size paper. Existing Site Conditions Existing site conditions are important when selecting the right plant for the right place. Observe the site during different times of the day and seasons. Plan for your surroundings; … Milwaukee Read More »

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

A midwestern blog about pollinators, ecological landscape restoration, nature observations, native plant profiles, and wildlife gardening.

Free planting templates I often find getting started is the hardest part of many projects. I was recently reminded how true that is for gardening when a Master Gardener from Newport News wrote to me about a fantastic project she is working on with her fellow gardeners: a "Getting Started" kit tailored specifically to Virginia coastal gardens. This sounds like a terrific idea and I hope to be able to share it when it is ready for prime time. In the meantime, her note jogged my memory about…

Wonderful Absolutely Free Butterfly Garden ideas Suggestions A butterfly garden is no more complicated than any garden and with quick and easy tips you can actua

Urban micro prairies attract native insects and pollinators, including butterflies and bumblebees. Fortunately, native plants are readily available.

This spring we are going to attempt to create a backyard oasis. Here is the list of the five