Archive for the ‘Plant Lists’ Category

Smart plant selection is an important way to create a sustainable landscape. We asked local experts for their picks on sustainable plants for the garden. These were selected because of their non-invasive habits, resistance to disease and insects, and minimal watering and fertilization requirements once established.

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Valentine’s Day and candy are hard to separate. Instead of a heart-shaped box of chocolates, try these plants with sweet-sounding names in your garden this year for a delectable addition that’s calorie free. Read the rest of this entry »

In July and August when temperatures soar, all of our garden’s inhabitants, including the humans, are drawn to the cool oasis that our little 4 ft. x 12 ft. garden pond provides. Fish swim beneath reflections of Swamp Lily blooms while birds dip in and out of the upper pool. Dragonflies light on the Pickerel Rush, and the Green “banjo” frog (Rana clamitans) sings beneath the Goldenclub. Read the rest of this entry »

Pollinators are extremely important workers in our garden. By designing a landscape with pollinators in mind, you can have a garden that will attract these helpful critters. Read the rest of this entry »

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Gardens should have four seasons of interest.  A lot of emphasis is placed on spring and summer.  Even fall can be beautiful by picking trees and shrubs with fall color.  What about winter, you may say?  Read the rest of this entry »

National Wildlife Federation’s Top 10
Native Plants for the Southeast: Read the rest of this entry »

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Soil conditions in rain gardens alternate between wet and dry, making them tough places for many plants to grow. The following plants are adapted to these conditions, though some plants will tolerate more moisture than others. Read the rest of this entry »