One of the first flowers to bloom in Spring is commonly known as wild violets. Whether you see them popping up in your lawn, along the edge of a forest, or just randomly in a flower bed there is no...
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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...
Keystone Plants – What Are They, And Why Are They Important?
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....