Native plant gardening

Native plants are more hardy, less disease resistant, and better for nature. Here are 9 beautiful ones or the Midwest that you want in your yard.

This is a secret garden!My friend and native plant gardener, Alice, describes herself as a late comer to native plants. I say she is an artist whose palette is native plants. The results are enchanting. There are so many ideas to borrow from her garden. Growing Many SpeciesOne is an approach that defies traditional garden design advice to place plants in groups of odd numbers, 3s, 5s, or 7s, to create mass of color or texture. While Alice employs this technique in a few places, she also uses…

Discover essential gardening tips for growing native plants and enhancing your garden design. Learn about 30 perennial plant suggestions that are perfect for creating a beautiful native plant landscape. Find more native plant gardening tips, flower garden ideas and landscaping inspiration at Mygardenlife.com.

If we want gardens to look less weedy then we need to stop pampering wild plants and give them what they want -- tough competition and limited resources.

Learn how to create a beautiful landscape that benefits wildlife and the environment with a native plant garden! #nativeplants #gardening

Native Garden Designs are a beautiful and sustainable choice for any landscape! 🌿🏞️ Featuring indigenous plants and eco-friendly layouts, these designs are a delightful blend of nature and local beauty. Quick to cultivate and bursting with natural charm, Native Garden Designs are perfect for creating a vibrant and resilient garden. Indulge in this eco-friendly twist on traditional gardening today! 🌱✨ #NativeGardenDesigns #SustainableLandscaping #EcoFriendlyGardening #LocalFlora

Delve into the heart of what it means for a plant to be truly “native” to Michigan. We unpack their importance, unravel the myriad benefits they bring to our gardens, and offer hands-on advice for weaving them into your personal outdoor sanctuary. As enthusiasts of functional beauty, you’ll discover: 🌱The basic foundations of Michigan native plants 🐝Their critical role in ecological preservation 🌸Practical steps for integrating native species into garden designs

Learn how to design a stylish pollinator garden; a bustling meeting space for bees, butterflies, parasitic wasps, and hummingbirds.

Gardener and designer Tim Pilgrim has transformed a once flat block of land into a magical garden that blooms and evolves with the seasons.

Native plant gardens—gardens created with wildlife indigenous to a specific region—are a great way to be more environmentally friendly. These gardens beautify the landscape while using less water and fewer pesticides. You can rebuild local ecosystems and habitats right in your yard! Here’s a guide on how to create a native plant garden of your own.