Enjoy a fuss-free, water-wise garden by growing plants naturally in tune with the climate and wildlife of Northern California

Planting Native plants in your Sacramento Landscape Design (How-To): Which Plants are Best to Grow in Zone 9b in Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Lincoln, El Dorado Hills and Granite Bay? Native plants tend to be highly drought resistant, making them the natural choice for people who want a low maintenance garden that is easy on resources. […]

Australian garden design ideas from Native Plant Project

For drama, toughness and versatility, you can't beat these Kiwi all-star plants

Tips in response to the question, “What advice regarding installing a new native plant would you give to a new native gardener?”

Looking to make a statement in your garden? Here are the best outdoor potted plants to grow no matter how much space you've got.

These architectural plants can double as privacy screens

If you've done any reading about gardening, you've probably noticed USDA plant hardiness zones again and again. This article focuses on gardening in USDA zone 6. Click here to learn more about plants

More than 1/3 of the global food supply depends on pollinators

The California Native Color Garden design features a long-blooming colorful collection of favorite and easy-to-grow California native plants for home gardens. This plant collection provides a uniquely California look to your yard, while maintaining a focus on color, including green, blue, and grey l

Peruse our list of native plants of the Pacific Northwest. Natives are beneficial for wildlife and add natural diversity to your garden. Includes Alpine Strawberry, Broadleaf Lupine, and Columbine, among others.

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.

Live in Texas? Grow these native plants! They are easy to grow, beautiful and help the Earth. These plants support pollinators, birds and serve as host plants for caterpillars. Download the full list.

From gardener neglect to unpredictable weather, these selections can take a hit. Find five hardy native perennials here.

Urban micro prairies attract native insects and pollinators, including butterflies and bumblebees. Fortunately, native plants are readily available.

The Cup Plant is a tall, sturdy perennial flower native to the Midwestern United States, with isolated pockets in surrounding states as far as Tennessee,…

See paths and plantings from the 2017 Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour

How can you choose trusted plants with confidence, knowing that they are right for your site? The simple answer is to look to nature to show you the way.

These drought-tolerant perennials look good through dry spells. Use this guide to find tough perennial plants that bloom without much water.

Pair your Crocosmia with complementary companion plants like Rudbeckia, Helenium, Achillea and Kniphofia for a stunning display.

We’re incredibly lucky to have a wide range of beautiful New Zealand native plants in this stunning country of ours. Due to our unique eco-system, they’re often the most sustainable solution for your

Want to get started in Native Plants but are unsure to where to begin? I've got a complete guide for you right here!

Planting these 20 NATIVE plants will help attract MASSIVE amounts of butterflies. I looked for plants that are EASY to find and grow!

Fragaria vesca Height- 30-60cm Lighting- Part shade- part sun Soil- Well-drained/moist/mesic Bloom Time- May - June Price/Size- 1 gallon / $13

Given our current drought situation in Southern California, THIS was the best year to take out our front lawn and put in native, drought tolerant plants. My cit…

We have a soft spot for Indiana's native perennials. They're great for pollinators and wildlife and well adapted to Midwestern weather.

Planting a Native Hedgerow for Wildlife - Garden Design - Direct Native Plants

When planning your garden, one of the most important factors to consider is its location and the impact it has on light.

We’re incredibly lucky to have a wide range of beautiful New Zealand native plants in this stunning country of ours. Due to our unique eco-system, they’re often the most sustainable solution for your

Found in black oak woodlands, woodland borders and dryer prairies; The entire plant above ground can be eaten; The oils from this plant are used medicinally ...

Brighten up your yard with these perennial planting combinations for colorful flower garden ideas.

Located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, this coastal country inspired garden is full of zen, packed with Australian natives and manicured hedges.

People plant hedges and trees for a variety of reasons—they look beautiful, attract wildlife, provide…

I've been trying with some low hedges in my coastal garden. Both the Daphne and Leptospermum hedges work well in my informal and mostly native plant garden.

Every “mistake” made in the garden is a learning opportunity! Whether you're new or seasoned at gardening, read along to discover some preventable mishaps.

Yarrow has many uses as a companion plant in a garden. Find out which crops are good companion plants for yarrow and what you should not be growing with yarrow.