Basics

While native plants are all the rage, you can’t just go dig them up from the wild. Legal protections are in place to protect natural ecosystems from harm. But don’t worry – there are plenty of proper avenues to help you achieve a habitat-friendly native plants garden.

Gardening with native plants is easy and rewarding. Site selection and plant selection are key factors in getting started.

If you’ve got the space and long for a natural look to your garden, consider growing a backyard meadow. Such an ever-changing, low-maintenance “field” can reduce your gardening workload, as well as attract all kinds of wonderful wildlife year-round. Here are some tips to help you get started.

What could be more natural than a woodland setting in your own back yard, complete with a small stream or beautiful bog? These natural gardens really bring Mother Nature into your home – the key is designing them to fit your region.

The late Lady Bird Johnson left a rich legacy for gardeners and plant lovers – and not just in her native Texas, but nationwide. Learn a little more about her work and what the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has to offer.

If you want a low-maintenance garden, enjoy the company of wildlife and want plant diversity in your garden – go native!

Gardening with native plants can get confusing – but once you get growing, it can be an amazing adventure! Before you start, consider how far you’re willing to take this gardening theme, as well as how you’d like to use these gorgeous plants in your yard.

Want to help save our planet the beautiful way? Include a few threatened plant species in your garden! This great step toward continued conservation can bring beauty, interest and intrigue to your landscape, encourage plant sharing and may just save some endangered plants from extinction.

Getting the most from a nonprofit native plant sale can be challenging, so be sure to plan ahead! Finding out which plants are available, and a bit about their culture and care, will help you get your new natives off on the right root.