When it comes time to build a garden, most people are faced with the chore to remove the grass. And there are many methods that will work for doing so. But, as the title of this article questions,...

Green Milkweed is a herbaceous wildflower native to North America[1], and is a host plant for caterpillars of the Monarch Butterfly[2]. Scientifically known as Asclepias viridis, it grows up to...

If you've been researching native plants, you may have come across the term "Keystone Plant" or "Keystone Species". Often spoken or reverence or casually noted for their importance. So, what exactly...

Sheep Sorrel is a herbaceous perennial flower that is native to Eurasia, but established in all 50 states and most provinces of Canada. One of the most successful invasive species, it has colonized...

Flat-Topped Aster is a herbaceous perennial flower native to North America[1]. Scientifically known as Doellingeria umbellata, it grows up to 5' tall in full sun and moist to medium-moist soils....

One of the most common trends in urban landscaping over the last 20-30 years has been the mulch volcano. You know it, heck - you probably think it is the 'way it's done'. It is where someone piles...