36 US Pacific Coast native plants: native gardening from Redwoods to Chaparral

US Pacific Coast native plants

Your complete guide to the spectacular US Pacific coast native plants that thrive from the misty redwood forests to the sun-baked chaparral hills of the West Coast The Pacific Coast of North America hosts some of the most diverse and spectacular plant communities on Earth. It includes fog-shrouded groves of coast redwoods that tower 300 …

Read more

Gardening with the native plants of South-West USA: 35 desert survivors

Stenocereus thurberi

Your complete guide to the spectacular native plants of South-west USA that thrive in America’s most challenging landscapes. The American Southwest is a land of extremes – scorching summer days, freezing winter nights, months without rain followed by torrential downpours, and landscapes that can shift from lush mountain forests to stark desert within a few …

Read more

Native plants of the Midwest: 41 prairie powerhouses

Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum) - native plants of the midwest

Native plants of the Midwest: Your complete guide to the stunning native plants that built America’s heartland The American Midwest is the land of big skies, endless horizons, and some of the most resilient native plants on Earth. From the Great Lakes shores of Michigan to the rolling prairies of Kansas, this region was shaped …

Read more

Native plants of Southeast USA: 40 natives for hot, humid climates

Vernonia noveboracensis

Your complete guide to native plants of Southeast USA – stunning native plants that thrive in the heat and humidity. The Southeastern United States is a botanical paradise where azaleas bloom in spectacular drifts, towering magnolias perfume the air, and ancient live oaks drape themselves in Spanish moss. From the Appalachian foothills of North Carolina …

Read more

30 plus native plants of Northeast USA: from Maine to Virginia

Monarda Fistulosa - native plants of northeast USA

Your complete guide to stunning native plants of Northeast USA The Northeast corridor from Maine to Virginia offers some of the most diverse and beautiful native plant communities in North America. From the rocky coasts of Maine to the Appalachian foothills of Virginia, this region supports an incredible array of native species adapted to four …

Read more

Native plant gardening myths debunked: the truth about cost, beauty and maintenance

Hummingbird native plant gardening

Separating fact from fiction about native plant gardening – the real story about costs, maintenance, and results that might surprise you. Native plant gardening has gained tremendous popularity in recent years, but with that popularity comes a flood of misconceptions. Some people avoid native plants based on outdated myths, while others dive in with unrealistic …

Read more

The ultimate guide to gardening with native plants: why location matters

Native plants blooming

Transform your garden into a thriving ecosystem that supports local wildlife while requiring less water, fertiliser, and maintenance than traditional landscaping. Featured Image: Native prairie plants blooming by Ronald Douglas Frazier is licensed under CC BY 2.0 What Are Native Plants? Native plants are species that evolved naturally in a specific region over thousands of …

Read more