It sometimes seems like all of the most beautiful plants require full sun, especially if all you have is shade. Before you despair over your tree-filled yard, though, take a moment to admire that leafy canopy, the textured trunks supporting it, and most importantly, the blank canvas of soil beneath it all. Envision a lovely …
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South Carolina is known for its beautiful shoreline, the many subtropical beaches, and also the marsh-like sea islands. There’s the historic coastal town of Charleston, and as you come more inland, there’s also a lot of history and culture throughout the towns and cities, big and small. The Palmetto state is also known for its …
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 …
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 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 …
Montana is a western state known for its diverse terrain that ranges from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains. It has many wide-open spaces, including Glacier National Park and lots of wilderness preserve that go all the way up into Canada. The state tree is the Ponderosa Pine and the state flower is Bitterroot. …
Native plants will help you have easier gardening and more successful blooms. This is because native plants are already adapted to the climates and conditions in Mississippi. They don’t require fertilizers and they need fewer (if any) pesticides when compared to traditional lawns. They also help prevent soil erosion and don’t need to be watered …
The first anniversary gift my husband ever gave me was a white peony in a black plastic pot. It sure didn’t look like much at the time, just a few green leaves, some skinny stems, and dirt. He dug a hole and I added some compost before plopping the plant into the ground. That peony …
Plants that are native to your local ecosystem will be easier for you to care for, require less maintenance, and are good for local animals and insects, and the environment. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or new to the game, you can benefit from using native plants in your garden and landscape. You can …
Home of the Chesapeake Bay and the city of Baltimore, Maryland is an amazing state with a lot to offer. In addition to sights to see and shores to explore, there are also many great native plants and animals to experience. If you want to create your own home garden or freshen up your existing …