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Fall Garden Plants

Fall Garden Plants. Fall is really the best time of the year for planting perennials, trees and shrubs. In the spring and summer, plants are ...

Helenium is one of the prettiest fall flowering low maintenance plants that are native to New York State.

Fall Flowering Plants That are Native to New York State

As autumn approaches, fall flowering plants that are native to New York State burst into vibrant color. These native species provide essential late-season nectar for ...

Fall Obedient Plant

Fall Obedient Plant Physostegia virginiana — Basically a Bright, Reliable Native Wildflower If you’re looking for a native perennial that lights up the late-season ...

Bulbs To Plant In Fall: Planting for a Beautiful Spring Bloom

Bulbs to Plant in Fall Fall is the perfect time to tuck bulbs and tubers into the soil for a show of spring and summer ...

The Catskills New York Fall Foliage

The Catskills, New York Fall Foliage. Every autumn, the Catskill Mountains of New York transform into a landscape of brilliant reds, oranges, and golds. Just ...

Preparing Your Garden For Winter

Preparing Your Garden for Winter the Eco-Friendly Way. As autumn settles in, many homeowners feel pressure to tidy up every inch of their yards — ...

Vermont Fall Foliage

Vermont Fall Foliage: Nature’s Most Spectacular Show. Every autumn, Vermont puts on one of the most breathtaking natural displays in North America. Hillsides blaze with ...

Giant Yellow Hyssop (Agastache nepetoides) and Rudbeckia triloba are NY native plants in gardens.

Native Gardens 101: The Benefits of Native Plants

Native Gardens 101: The Benefits of Native Plants for Your Sustainable Garden Imagine your garden bursting with life, every plant thriving effortlessly. You’re not dreaming—this ...

Composting 101

Composting 101 Composting 101: Turning Waste into Garden Gold Composting is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to support a healthy garden while ...

Why are Pollinators Important?

Why Are Pollinators Important? Pollinators are vital to both human life and the natural world. Bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and even some beetles help plants ...

How much mulch do I need?

How much mulch do I need? How Much Mulch Do I Need? (Simple Guide) Mulch is one of the easiest ways to improve your garden. ...

What are the benefits of buying native plants? Because they're the most beautiful plants in the world! For wherever you are.

Benefits of Native Plants

Benefits of Native Plants: Why use native plants? Top 5 Benefits of Native Plants. Biodiversity: Planting native species helps to support and enhance local biodiversity. ...