Leave Them Be
Fallen leaves in autumn serve a very important purpose and should not be removed from garden beds if possible.
Native Gardening
Little Bluestem Gets a Standing Ovation
This colorful grass has beautiful colors which shine like no other grass I’ve seen. This tough, native grass makes a bold statement and is able to survive the harshest conditions.
White Heath Aster ‘Snow Flurry’
Snow in September? It almost seems like it with this adorable, creeping ‘Snow Flurry’ variety of White Heath Aster which forms a ground-covering mat which bursts with white daisy-like flowers.
Paradise in Your Own Backyard
Why plant natives? Bringing the beauty and glory of the great outdoors to your home is as easy as planting native plants.
Winterberry
As fall sets in the Northeast, there are shrubs that display beautiful colors that will last well into winter. One of the most spectacular of these is our native Winterberry.
Plants for a World of Drought
This summer has been extremely brutal for plants. Here in the Northeast, long-established and mature trees are dropping their leaves. But there are ways to help your garden.
Cardinal Flower
Hummingbirds can’t resist this summer-flowering native. Cardinal Flower’s bright red stalks rise above the native flower garden.