Plantlife is the organisation that is speaking up for our wild flowers, plants and fungi. From the open spaces of our nature reserves to the corridors of government, we’re here to raise their profile, to celebrate their beauty, and to protect their future.
I cannot wait to make a potted micro meadow for our garden - a bucket full of wild meadow magic - what do you think? Lets get started!
Explore 21 garden bed ideas for all spaces and styles! From tropical retreats to eco-friendly designs, find inspiration for your perfect garden. 🌻🌿
Firecracker Flower In the dreariest months of the year, the brilliant blooms and bright green leaves of this tropical shrub bring cheer to any spot in the garden, even that shady corner... not just for we gardeners but for the grateful Hummingbirds and bees who feast on its pollen! This hardy 2-4’ small-leaved shrub is covered in candy-hued bright red and yellow tubular flowers from Fall-Spring! It can take big time heat and humidity, is astoundingly floriferous, grows in Full Sun all the way to Shady conditions and, if watered regularly to establish its roots the first year, it can be drought tolerant thereafter. Easy as pie, you can even grow it in a large container, pinching its tips or pruning it back after bloom for a more compact plant. Can take almost any soil as long as it is well draining, although we think a generous feed of compost in late Summer makes for the happiest plant! Oh, did I mention it is evergreen here in our coastal zones?
Wildflowers support bees and other important pollinators, but occasionally they need some support too. Click here for tips to keep wildflowers upright.
Have you ever heard of Ajuga? If not, then you are going to want to take a look at this plant guide. Learn everything you need to know about the Ajuga plant!
Hollyhock, Alcea rosea: "A Complete Cottage Garden" The sight of hollyhocks growing tall around a door or window, possibly in the Cotswolds in England, can
I often bang on about the difference between a wildlife meadow (mainly perennial plants; on poor soil; includes grasses; once started, never cultivated; cut with
Our Violet Dreamscape Pre-Planned Garden has a naturalistic appeal balanced by a refined color palette of cool white and violet hues. A mix of tall perennials with nectar-rich blooms to support pollinators are planted among a matrix of textural grasses and groundcovers. An elegant bird-friendly native shrub anchors the garden, with foliage that shifts colors with the seasons. Step back and watch nature do its work! This Pre-Planned Garden comes with a garden layout map to make planting easy.
We're here to help bring your landscaping to the next level. Maintain your yard, choose plants, and complete various outdoor projects with our tips and ideas.
Redécouvrez les graminées à l'automne, c'est la saison idéale pour profiter de leurs couleurs, de leurs reflets et de leur légèreté dans les massifs.
We could all do more to plant our gardens for our hungry honeybees.
Face à l’inquiétante diminution des populations d’abeilles, nous avons tous les moyens d’agir. À commencer par ce que nous choisissons de planter dans notre jardin…
Even if you aren't a beekeeper, there are still plenty of reasons to encourage bees to inhabit your garden or yard. Bees are great for flower pollination, most aren't dangerous (unless their hive is threatened) and, hey, some people even like the sound of murmuring bees on a summer day. Regardless of your reasons for attracting these helpful insects to your yard, here are 10 bee friendly plants that will also beautify your landscape.
Download this free photo of Herb-Robert Wildflower Flora from Pixabay's vast library of royalty-free stock images, videos and music.
Corymbia Ficifolia Nectar-rich flowers that come in a wide range of iridescent colours.
Increase the pollinator population & help your plants thrive by making a pollinator garden with Natural Alternative's easy-to-follow pollinator garden plans today!
Top picks of tube stock plants to start a Native Plant Project.
Vibrant colorful native plants of Ohio bloom from spring through fall. The perennials are not just wildflowers - they adorn gardens and attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.
The blooming flowers in this design look sizzling, even through heat waves.
Tree Heather, Erica arborea: "The Heather Giant" If heather makes you think of rockeries from the 1970s, tree heather is a revelation. It is graceful, myst
Photographs and information about American Germander, Wood Sage, Canada Germander - Teucrium canadense
Garden designs for pollinators do not need to be complicated, expensive or time-consuming. That’s the beauty of going native!
Attract birds, butterflies, bees, and critters to your backyard by creating a wildlife habitat with these tips.
To the borders, in the greenhouse and on the vegetable patch.
Ready to switch from grass lawn to something more pollinator-friendly and sustainable in your front yard? These tips will help you navigate disapproving neighbors, bylaws, and create a natural habitat that—we hope—everyone can live with—neighbors, bees, and butterflies included.
Transform your shady areas into wildlife havens, with these 11 wildflowers for shade.
Learn how to design a low-maintenance garden that thrives in the Southern Alabama climate. This blog post shares five expert tips for creating an oasis of serenity, with practical advice on selecting drought-tolerant plants, efficient irrigation systems, and easy-to-maintain landscaping features. Discover the secrets to a beautiful and hassle-free garden, tailored specifically to the unique challenges and opportunities of Southern Alabama's climate.
Annual meadows are a low maintenance, experimental style of gardening. Here's how to plant your own
If you want to see more buzzing pollinators in your garden, this is a good place to start. Check out these top nectar plants for pollinators.
Gaura Plant Care can be rewarding as it can give any wildflower a run for its money. Learn How to Grow Bee Blossom with our guide.
Monarda didyma is highly attractive to hummingbirds, honeybees and butterflies, as well as providing weeks of colorful blooms each summer and early fall. Learn more!
Discover how to grow and care for baptisia plants, also known as false indigo, with our comprehensive guide. Perfect for adding vibrant colors and easy-care beauty to your garden.
Gardeners, agriculture professionals, hobbyists should supplement yards and garden beds with Bee Friendly seeds to attract beneficial pollinators.
No matter where you live - whether it’s in an urban jungle, the suburban streets or in the countryside, we all have a role to play in protecting our native plants and wildlife.
