Did you know that America has it's own native petunias? Well now you do. Commonly referred to as Wild Petunia, there are multiple species that bloom light purple to lavender flowers from May until...

One of the best low-growing native perennials for providing beauty and a border is Prairie Smoke. This short pink-blooming perennial looks great from mid-Spring to Summer and attracts bumblebees. ...

Anyone who has researched how to grow an Oak Tree from an acorn, or germinate a tree nut has probably encountered instructions telling them to place the nuts in water, and throw away anything that...

A second year Pennsylvania Sedge plant in the woods behind my home. One of the best native groundcovers available to gardeners is Pennsylvania Sedge.  A short grass that fills itself in over...

If you've ever noticed a tree covered in clusters of 5" long spikes, and wondered "What is this tree that could kill me?" then you probably have found the Honey Locust. The huge thorns on this tree...

Looking for a tall yellow perennial flower with a long bloom time? Want it to bring in all sorts of pollinators? Would it be ok if it hosts a large number of caterpillars? Ok - Sawtooth Sunflower...