Category: Native Plants

This post is just a short guide to the different forms of trees, often referred to as the crown of the tree. When you are selecting trees for landscaping or attempting to identify trees in the open,...

Chinkapin Oak is a large deciduous tree native to North America[1]. Scientifically known as Quercus muehlenbergii, in the wild it grows up to 90' tall in full sun and well-draining soil[2], but is...

Nothing foretells the coming of Fall as much as when Asters and Goldenrods begin blooming. And in this article I'm going to introduce you one of the more common species, but this one is a bit unique...

Botanical knowledge isn't common. And if you are not careful, it can be deadly. While I love foraging in the wild I am careful in that I always positively identify any plant before I eat it (and you...

When one is hiking or driving and you notice some interesting or beautiful flowers, you may think that they would make a great addition to your garden. Although it may be tempted to dig up the plant...

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...