When you immerse yourself in the world of native gardening, you quickly realize the numerous downfalls of grass and the typical American lawn (read about that here). As a result, it’s important to think of ways to have a no-grass…
Planting Native Plants in the Summer: a Good Idea or Disaster?
Should you be planting native plants in the summer? They’re adapted to the local conditions so it shouldn’t be a problem, right? The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. Planting in the summer presents unique challenges. If you’re…
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Milkweed
You’ve probably seen Monarch Butterflies in the news a lot over the last few years and unfortunately, not for good reasons. There’s been a sharp decline in the population of Monarch Butterflies and it is now listed as an endangered…
The Ecological Benefits of Pollinator-Friendly Backyards
Pollinator gardens are full of blossoming benefits that enhance backyard ecology and provide a colorful display of beauty. Plants aimed at attracting bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and other pollinators can unlock the ecological benefits of a backyard and support the…
5 Common Misconceptions About Native Plants in the Landscape
In the last few hundred years, a gardener can now choose virtually any plant from anywhere in the world to put in their garden. Native plants must compete with other plants to be chosen for the home garden, let alone…
Barriers to Outdoor Play for Children.
It seems nowadays when many of my peers and older generations reminisce about their childhood, outdoor play is a central theme. My childhood was no expectation, neither was that of my parents or my husband. We all had childhoods filled…
