Homeowners often select native plants to grow in their rain gardens. Indiana native plant species are commonly grown in rain gardens because of their adaptation to the local climate, soils, and many ...

Before you finalize plans for your property this spring, please consider setting aside an area for native plants. You might ask, what is a native plant? A native plant is one which grew here before ...

There's a lot more to consider when choosing the best plants for your yard. One of the major gardening trends of the past several years is that people are looking to be more eco-conscious with their ...

One of my goals as a gardener is to plant something somewhere in my home landscape every month of the year. While that goal may be more easily achievable in locations in other parts of the country, it ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Urban balconies aren't just spaces for gas grills and patio furniture. They make beautiful gardens — that is, if you're open to using potted ...

Late spring is a great time to plant new landscape plants. Local nurseries have many types of plants in-stock, so it should be easy to find the right plants to fill in that hole in the landscape or ...

Did you know that South Carolina has more salt marshes than any other state on the East Coast? With approximately 344,500 acres located along our coastal border, it’s truly a blessing to live among ...

Peggy Singlemann visits Rappahannock County to meet Janet Davis, Owner of Hill House Native Nursery, to talk about design considerations for native plants in a formal landscape. Featured on VHG ...

Writes Steve Conway: "Looking forward to 2026, I’m excited to see new ways gardeners are exploring the potential of a local plant palette." ...

Gardening with native plants encourages healthy habitats, and selecting the correct plants for your garden can begin with a visit to a plant sale. Area garden clubs foster the joy of gardening through ...

In many of my articles, I write about the importance of planting with native plants. I usually also mention one of the challenges — choosing and finding the species you need. This article will help ...