Great Lakes Gardening201 Stories
Flowers and PlantsRuellia Humilis Thrives in Rock Gardens and Along Boulevards
Plant fringeleaf wild petunia in central U.S. gardens for its large lilac flowers, compact form and drought tolerance
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsHelp Monarchs and Other Butterflies by Planting Common Milkweed
Summer-blooming Asclepias syriaca is an important larval host plant for the monarch butterfly and attracts a number of pollinating insects
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsCalico Aster Is a Shade-Loving Pollinator Nirvana
Plant Symphyotrichum lateriflorum, an eastern U.S. native, in summer for fall blooms that scores of wildlife species will love
Full StoryNative PlantsPlant These Fall-Flowering Natives in Early Summer for Pollinator Love
These 3 groups of plants will support masses of beneficial insects come autumn
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsAruncus Dioicus Is a Stately Plant for Shady, Moist Garden Spots
Plant goat’s beard in perennial and woodland gardens. Its large white spring blooms attract bees, beetles and butterflies
Full StoryGround CoversNative Alternatives to English Ivy, Japanese Pachysandra and Periwinkle
These shade-loving ground covers are good for the environment and say something about where you are
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsCornus Rugosa, an Understated, Elegant Native Dogwood
Plant roundleaf dogwood for showy white flowers favored by pollinators in spring and for beautiful foliage in fall
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsHeuchera Richardsonii Flourishes in Sunny, Dry Spots
Plant Richardson’s alumroot for spring blooms in north-central perennial gardens, rock gardens and informal prairie plantings
Full StoryGardening GuidesPlant Black Cherry Trees for the Birds and Bees
Plant Prunus serotina in the Central and Eastern U.S. for spring flowers, interesting bark and beautiful fall color
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsRoll Out the Welcome Mat for Hummingbirds With Red Columbine
Grow Aquilegia canadensis in eastern perennial gardens or informal woodland plantings for its delicate foliage and uncommon red flowers
Full StoryGardening GuidesPrunus Virginiana Thrives Under Deciduous Trees
Plant chokecherry for showy white flowers favored by native bees in spring, and to provide nesting habitat and food for birds
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