As the summer transitions into fall, September is a good time to reflect on the past season and look ahead to the changes to come. Gardening tasks continue well into Autumn, from planting to weeding. While you complete your weekly… Read More
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3 Ways to Attract Monarch Butterflies This Fall
A single monarch butterfly weighs less than a paperclip, but can travel up to 3,000 miles! These incredible creatures migrate through North America every fall, typically from late September to Mid-November. With the help of native plants, you can attract… Read More
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How to Prep Native Plants for the Fall Season
To most people, Labor Day weekend signifies the end of summertime and the start of the fall season. To gardeners, Labor Day marks the beginning of the fall preparation period for their plants and landscapes! As the fall planting season… Read More
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When is the Best Time of Year to Plant Native Trees?
Are you thinking about planting a tree in 2019? Planting a native tree offers a variety of benefits for your surrounding ecosystem and the entire planet! Not only do trees provide shade and beauty to local landscapes, but they also… Read More
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It’s Time to Start Thinking About Fall Planting
Mid-August is the best time to start thinking about fall planting! Whether you’re new to native plants or you have maintained a garden for several years, it’s important to plan your planting strategy before the season changes. The warm soil… Read More
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4 Gardening Tips for August
August is an important month for gardeners and their plants. Flowers bloom radiantly while summer vegetables thrive, but there are essential chores to complete to ensure the health of your garden. Discover how you can tend to your garden throughout… Read More
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What is a Micro Prairie?
Environmentally conscious landscaping and gardening are becoming more common throughout the globe, for residential and commercial properties alike. Whether you’re planting natives in your yard for aesthetics or building a rain garden to reduce runoff, you are assisting your local… Read More
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How to Grow and Care for Native Seedlings This Summer
The summer is the perfect time to grow first-year seedlings and cultivate them for fall planting. Seedlings should be grown and cared for in pots, whether in a screened-in porch or on the back deck. Growing them in easy-to-reach areas… Read More
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5 Practices Used in Ecological Gardening
Establishing an ecological garden with native plants provides a healthy habitat for pollinating insects and other local creatures. Planting a beautiful garden doesn’t happen overnight, but with these five practices, you can build an ecological landscape or garden on your… Read More
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What is Contract Growing?
Custom contract growing allows growers like American Native Plants to suit a wide variety of needs for wholesale customers. Through this process, wholesale customers can pre-select native plants for their property to meet their needs and plant requirements. Through contract… Read More