Native Plants with Bold Foliage for Moist to Wet Places
Karen Wet soil can be a problem in any garden and finding plants with handsome foliage that will grow there in full sun can be even more difficult. There are, however,…
Drought Tolerant Native Plants: Herbaceous Perennials
All plants need some water during the growing season but some need a lot less than others. If you have an area in the garden that dries out quickly and…
Native Plants for Moist Places: Herbaceous Perennials
How many times have you seen in a plant description the phrases “resents wet feet”? or “likes moist but well-drained soil”? Plant roots need oxygen and the water prevents them…
Five Native Orchids for A Woodland Garden
The name orchid conjures on images of exotic plants from foreign shores. Most of them are not suitable for the outdoor gardens in the United States but there are some…
Characteristics of a Meadow Garden
With the current interest in wildflowers, native plants, and environmental awareness, the meadow garden has become a popular topic. The image of a flower filled field on a sunny summer…