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

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

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

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

If you are new to native plants and working to convert your garden areas to natives, learning to be able to identify emerging plants is important. Here we have photos

If you enjoy sunflowers in the garden then you’ve got to check out False Sunflower, Heliopsis helianthoides. The yellow daisy-like blooms are similar to perennial sunflowers, but unlike those or

At some point in any homeowner’s life, they are going to encounter a low spot, hole, or depression in their lawn. Having an uneven grade can be hazardous in that

For those who love the large beautiful blooms of Purple Coneflower but want a smaller, more compact version, look no further than Narrow-Leaf Coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. This perennial flower is

One of the challenges many aspiring composters face is where to obtain materials to build their compost piles. While everyone can save kitchen scraps, and there are many sources of