Tag: native plants
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How A Designed Native Plant Garden Differs from the Natural Landscape
A native plant garden and the natural landscape are similar in that they both utilize plants native to a region, but they differ in several key ways. A native plant garden is designed to replicate and enhance the natural landscape of a specific region, but with intentional planning and selection of plants to suit a…
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Exploring 3 Native Species of Bee Balm: Monarda Didyma, Monarda Fistulosa, and Monarda Bradburiana
Bee balm, scientifically known as Monarda, is a genus of beautiful flowering plants native to North America. These plants are well-loved for their vibrant blooms, aromatic foliage, and ability to attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Within the Monarda genus, three native species stand out: Monarda didyma, Monarda fistulosa, and Monarda bradburiana. Each has…
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Create a Hummingbird Paradise in Your Garden: Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds with Native Plants
If you’ve ever watched a hummingbird flit from flower to flower, hovering in mid-air with wings beating faster than the eye can follow, you know just how mesmerizing these tiny creatures are. One of the most incredible sights in nature is watching the iridescent glow of a ruby-throated hummingbird as it zips through your garden,…
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Native Plant Series: Eastern Redbud
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a North American native tree that is native to the Eastern region of the United states. Habit It is a small, deciduous, understory tree growing 20-30′ on average. They often grow in a multi-trunked fashion unless it is trained to have a single trunk. The canopy will form a rounded…