Best Native Hedges to Plant This Fall
Six native shrubs ideal for fall planting deliver year-round privacy and striking seasonal interest with minimal maintenance.
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Six Ornamental Grasses to Buy for Stunning Fall Gardens
These native and adapted grasses transform gardens with burgundy, bronze, and gold tones starting in fall.
Attract Your State Bird: Plant These Native Species
Learn which native plants lure your state bird to your yard and why messy gardens often work best for birds.
Gardeners Are Trading Privet for Beautiful Berry Shrubs
Discover why American beautyberry is replacing privet as the go-to shrub for modern gardens and wildlife habitats.
Five Prairie Plants for Stunning Fall Gardens
Tired of drab September gardens? These five native prairie plants explode with color right when you need it most.
Beat Garden Drought: Best Plants to Buy Now
Late summer heat is wilting gardens everywhere. Here are the toughest drought tolerant plants that thrive without constant watering.
Seven Native Plants Birds Need in Fall
Attract backyard birds with native plants that deliver seeds, berries, and shelter before winter.
Prairie Native Plant Gains Momentum Over Mediterranean Options
Rattlesnake master offers drought tolerance and beauty. Here is why gardeners are making the switch.
Can Your HOA Fine You for Weeds
HOAs can enforce weed rules, but vague definitions and enforcement gaps offer homeowners strong defenses.
Why Jane Goodall's Plant Wisdom Matters for Your Home
A renowned naturalist showed us that plants are essential to human health and happiness. Here is what shoppers should know.
Create a Bird Migration Rest Stop in Your Garden
Help migrating birds survive their long journey with simple backyard changes that provide food, water, and safety.
Replace Your Lawn With a Wildflower Meadow
One homeowner ditched turf grass for native wildflowers and attracted wildlife, pollinators, and community support.
Six Plant Varieties That Feed Pollinators Into Fall
Discover which summer bloomers provide essential late-season nectar and keep pollinators thriving until frost.
July Shrub Planting: What to Avoid and Best Alternatives
Don't plant these 5 popular shrubs in July. Heat tolerant alternatives will thrive instead.
8 Heat Tolerant Perennials to Plant in July
July is your last chance to plant these heat loving perennials for fall blooms and pollinator support.