North American Native Plants and Bulbs - There are many benefits to planting varieties native to the part of the world in which you garden. These plants developed to thrive in the soil conditions, weather patterns and among the pollinators and herbivores born in the same location. This makes them easy to please, highly attractive to the butterflies and hummingbirds you love, naturally resistant to insects and deer and rabbits, and generally needing less water, fuss and maintenance than plants brought in from other parts of the world. Come, meet some of your neighbors. You might decide to offer them a home in your garden!
If youâve never planted elephant ears (Colocasia spp.) in your garden , we think nowâs the time! There are so many reasons why we love this giant tropical, and weâre pretty...
If youâre growing a cut flower garden, donât just focus on the stunning focal flowers! Floral designers all over the world know that to design an interesting bouquet, you also...
If youâve ever heard that gladiolus are âgrandma plants,â itâs time to shake off that outdated rumor! Besides, we know plenty of very cool grandmas, so thereâs that. Gladiolus are anything but...