What Are Native Plants?
In researching to create a beautiful landscape for your property, you may have come across many garden tenders and nurseries that sing the praises of native plants. Sounds good, right? But where do you start and what are native plants? Native plants are exactly what you may think, plants that are indigenous or native to… [Continue Reading]
What is a Naturalized Garden?
Throughout many regions of the United States there is a growing movement toward creating naturalized gardens. So, what exactly is a naturalized garden? There are many names for a naturalized garden, from nature-scape, heritage, ecological to native landscaping, but the principal remains the same. A naturalized garden is a landscaping technique that incorporates local native… [Continue Reading]
5 tips for easy water conservation in the garden
Wise use of water for gardens and lawns not only helps protect the environment, but saves money and provides for optimum growing conditions. Simple ways of reducing the amount of water used can include growing native plant species, installing windbreaks or designing your garden on a flat surface that prevents water runoff. 1. Ditch the… [Continue Reading]
Lavender proves that drought-tolerant can be lovely
Lavender plants are a lovely addition for a water-wise garden. Although Lavender may take moderate water to get started, after about a year the aromatic shrubs thrive in a low-water garden. The fragrant, purple-blue flowers bloom on long, square-shaped stalks and buds can be up to two inches long. Mature lavender plants are great addition to rock gardens, dry… [Continue Reading]