The idea of restoring native ecosystems attracted Marc Pastorek’s interest in the 1990s, when he learned of the work of Drs. Charles Allen and Malcolm Vidrine. The two professors at Louisiana State ...

Native grasses add beauty, wildlife habitat, and rainwater control in sun and shade. Native clumping grasses bring beauty, wildlife habitat, and floodwater control to sun and shade gardens. Explore ...

For many of us, the world we live in has become so complex and fast-paced that we seek out ways to relax and recharge. Perhaps, in response to this, one of the new trends in contemporary landscaping ...

From creeping thyme to mountain mint, the gardening scene on Long Island’s North Shore is embracing a wave of eco-conscious, low-maintenance trends rooted in native plantings and thoughtful landscape ...

Ornamental grasses provide a low maintenance option for gardeners. If you’re wanting to introduce texture and movement beyond what flowering plants or perennials can achieve in the garden, grasses are ...

Native grasses can be used in a landscape either as specimen plants or for a bluegrass lawn alternative or to create a native prairie landscape. While a native grass lawn or prairie landscape is not ...

Native ornamental grasses provide graceful movement and texture for your landscape! Enhance curb appeal and support biodiversity with these low-maintenance plants!

Ira Satinover has a dream … that the purple prairie grass, butterfly weed, the rattlesnake master rustling and swaying in his front yard has spread to every garden on his Oak Park block. “I want you ...

Across suburban landscapes, homeowners are increasingly replacing traditional lawns with native plant gardens, spurred by concerns over water consumption and ecological sustainability. However, the ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... There are many benefits to going native with your landscaping: improving climate resilience, biodiversity and water conservation, and creating a slice of ...

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