One native shrub that doesn't receive much positive attention is known as Prickly Ash. It can be easy to see how it gets it's common name if you've ever tried to walk too close to one, as it is full...

One of the most common lawn weeds in North America, perhaps second only to dandelions would be White Clover. This is a conspicuous weed that really stands out in a manicured lawn, but will be absent...

This is a very short guide for how to identify common and purple milkweeds, and is intended to help you differentiate Common Milkweed and Purple Milkweed in the field. Sometimes we can confuse these...

Bee Balms are one of the more popular natives that is actually sold in nurseries around America. Well, at least cultivars of it are...but if you are a bit more adventurous and want to stand out at...

When it comes to improving our backyards for wildlife, most of us (myself included) often focus on plants. Adding flowers for bees, trees and shrubs for hosting pollinators provide huge benefits for...

Blue Grama is a short, warm-season grass native to Western North America. Scientifically known as Bouteloua gracilis, it grows 6-24” tall in full sun and well drained soil. Naturally adapted to...