Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, is full of rich history and historical monuments. It has large, diverse cities, and sprawling, peaceful mountains. The state flower is the mountain laurel, but there are more than 2,100 native plants in the state. This Pennsylvania native plants list will help you learn more about some possible options for your …
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Bagworms are known to attack a great variety of evergreen trees: in fact, over 120 different species of them. The moths and their caterpillars can do a lot of damage in a short period of time. The following is going to help in understanding how to get rid of bagworms. These pests not only cause …
The Pacific Northwest is known as a home for lush, green plants, with many species that are rich in color, texture, and shape, and in local history. Native plants serve an important function to the local ecosystem and planting natives is an important way to help restore those ecosystems. You will attract native wildlife and …
The Sooner State is located in the South Central and Southern Plains region of the United States. Oklahoma has 51 state parks and lots of beautiful, protected land to visit and enjoy. It’s also home to many beautiful native trees, shrubs, flowers, and more. When you choose native plants in your landscape or garden, you …
North Dakota is a midwestern state of the United States that contains a lot of the Great Plains. It leads the country in the production of wheat, dry edible beans, honey, flaxseed, and canola. While it is a large state, it is the third least populated in the country. There’s a lot of land and …
I love growing root crops. The foliage only provides hints at what is happening in the soil as you tend to the plants throughout the season, leaving the harvest a surprise. I have laughed out loud in the garden upon unearthing a sweet potato the size of my face. Of course, this can lead to …
North Carolina is a southeastern state well known for its history of flight, the Great Smoky Mountains, and for being the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola. But another awesome thing about North Carolina is the many beautiful, beneficial plants that are native to the region. This North Carolina native plants list will help you decide which native …
New York and New York City have many native mosses, ferns, grasses, trees, shrubs, vines, and wildflowers. You can use these native plants in your home garden or landscaping, and it provides many benefits. They will also be easier for you to maintain and require less maintenance. Check out our New York native plants list …
Picking native plants for your garden or landscape is a good choice for the local ecosystem and also will make your gardening easier, since they are already adapted to living in this area. This New Jersey native plants list will help you get started. Native plants are typically considered those that were present at the …
New Hampshire is known as The Granite State because it has many extensive granite formations and quarries. Don’t let that make you think it doesn’t also have an abundant amount of plant life, though. One of the first 13 colonies, it was also the first state to form its own declaration of independence. This New …