Category: Native Plants

With the spring season in full swing, homeowners begin to question: “What improvements can I make to my yard?” If you’re looking for inspiration, or just want to create a lower maintenance yard, I propose to you this idea: perennial garden. The Problem:Historically people view the ideal landscape as golf course lawns. While this aesthetic…

Now is a great time to start seeds indoors and plan ahead for your garden. Repurposing old containers is a free, eco-friendly way to reduce waste while growing new plants indoors. Almost any plastic container can be used to start your seeds. Just poke several small holes in the bottom of the container with a…

With the spring season steadily approaching in New England, some people may be wondering, “What can I do to get ahead of the springtime gardening season rush?” If you are eager to feel the soil in your hands and put the gloves back on, then look no further. Here’s a list of a few things…

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) Bloodroot, a member of the poppy family, has graceful white blossoms with yellow stamens in the center. The flowers open on sunny days and remain closed on cloudy days and at night. Closed bloodroot flowers in the woods on a cloudy day look like fairy candles.  Bloodroot is one of numerous early…

Eastern red cedar (juniperus virginiana)  Eastern red cedar is a native species of juniper whose ecological niche is thriving in disturbed areas. While most species in this niche are relatively short-lived, Eastern Red Cedar is an exception: it can survive for up to 900 years! This extremely drought tolerant tree is hardy and very adaptable.…

Winteberry Holly (Ilex verticillata) You’ve probably seen winterberry holly, even if you didn’t know it: its bright red clusters of berries on bare branches in the wintertime are hard to miss. Unlike other hollies, winterberry holly loses its leaves by winter. This makes the bright red berries stand out even more. The berries persist throughout…