Mid-Atlantic Gardening211 Stories
Gardening 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
Full StoryGardening GuidesHypericum Prolificum Brings the Best of St. Johnswort to the Garden
This eastern North American species pairs bright yellow summer flowers with compact shrubbery
Full StoryGardening Guides9 Clay-Busting Native Flowers for Summer Sun
These plants survive and even thrive in tough clay soil east of the Rocky Mountains
Full StoryGround CoversAsarum Canadense Adds Masses of Green to Woodland Gardens
Plant Canadian wild ginger in the eastern U.S. for a shade-loving native ground cover with spring flowers
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsCarex Pensylvanica Fills the Void in Dry Shade Gardens
Plant Pennsylvania sedge in eastern U.S. woodlands or dry shade gardens for spring flowers and softly textured bright green leaves
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsKalmia Latifolia’s Origami-Like Flowers Shine in the Shade
This shade-tolerant shrub, also known as mountain laurel or calico shrub, thrives in East Coast woodland gardens
Full StoryGardening GuidesPackera Aurea Puts On a Springtime Show in Sun or Shade
This vigorous native ground cover welcomes bees with its early-blooming flowers and makes an attractive lawn alternative
Full StoryGardening GuidesDo You Have This Invasive Plant in Your Yard?
Garlic mustard is spreading across the U.S. Here’s how to spot it and what to do
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Phlox Divaricata
Plant wild blue phlox in central and eastern U.S. woodland gardens for its bright blue flowers in early spring
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