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Gardening GuidesHow to Find Your Garden’s Voice
Incorporate plants native to your region for a memorable space that brings back the landscape’s ‘regional accent’
Full StoryGardening for BirdsBring the Beauty of the Prairie to Your Garden
Achieve a naturalistic look in your landscape with a beautiful mix of perennials and grasses planted in drifts
Full StoryEarth Day‘Terroir’ Brings a Sense of Place to Your Landscape
Species native to and characteristic of your region firmly root your garden and landscape
Full StoryEarth DaySee Why Cross-Pollination Is a Plant’s Best Friend
Getting the most from a native plant landscape goes beyond plant selection. You often need compatible partners too
Full StoryEarth DayHow to Use and Celebrate the Native Plants in Your Region
These 8 spring- and summer-blooming native plants bring gardens to life with colorful flowers that attract wildlife
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsFor Prairie-Style Charm, Plant a Beautiful Coneflower
See why this U.S. native bloomer is once again finding a place in the perennial garden
Full StoryGardening GuidesDesign a Garden by Looking at Its Roots
A sustainable, low-maintenance garden begins underground
Full StoryInspiring GardensStroll Through 10 Inspiring California Native Gardens
See paths and plantings from the 2017 Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour
Full StoryGardening Guides5 Essential Native Ground Covers for the Central Plains
These ground-level plants, for a variety of soils and sun exposures, offer benefits for pollinators
Full StoryLandscape DesignNative Gardens Outgrow Their ‘Messy’ Reputation
Whether in formal or modern gardens, native plants can thrive in a variety of regions and landscape styles
Full StoryGardening Guides8 Essential Native Wildflowers for the Southeast
Wildflowers add a flash of color to the home landscape
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