One of the showiest natives that is on the shorter side, but extraordinarily showy has got to be Prairie Phlox.  Beautiful bright pink clusters of flowers that last for about a month or more can...

Composting is a very simple process that nature takes to break down organic materials into a natural fertilizer for use in the home garden and yard. But one item people often ask is, what items can...

Of all Lobelia species, the Great Blue Lobelia is probably the best in terms of attracting a wide variety of pollinators while still being showy and friendly in residential landscaping...

Of the more than 90 species of Oak trees that inhabit North America, the great White Oak Tree (Quercus alba) is just about the most majestic.  I don't know who originally coined the phrase 'the...

If you're looking for a showy red perennial that does a great job attracting hummingbirds, then Royal Catchfly is for you! One of the few 'red' native prairie plants, it can provide beautiful red...

Whether you are new to gardening with native plants or an experienced native plant gardener, the desire to maintain ones house frontage with a certain level of curb appeal is rather universal. Native...