Illinois native plants gardens

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

Delve into the heart of what it means for a plant to be truly “native” to Michigan. We unpack their importance, unravel the myriad benefits they bring to our gardens, and offer hands-on advice for weaving them into your personal outdoor sanctuary. As enthusiasts of functional beauty, you’ll discover: 🌱The basic foundations of Michigan native plants 🐝Their critical role in ecological preservation 🌸Practical steps for integrating native species into garden designs

Create a green oasis with native Illinois flowers, such as wild bergamot, pale purple coneflower, and eastern red columbine.

Native plants are more hardy, less disease resistant, and better for nature. Here are 9 beautiful ones or the Midwest that you want in your yard.

There's more to Midwestern native plants that just coneflower and black-eyed susan. Check out these five natives for the Indiana garden.

A guide to the characteristics and benefits of selected Illinois plants to help home gardeners choose native plants appropriate for site-specific conditions.

summer native garden inspiration

Add these 10 beauties to your landscape shopping list for a low-maintenance, colorful garden.

If you’ve recently learned about the importance of native plants, changing up your whole garden can get expensive. Native plants can also be hard to find for sale. But don’t worry, it’s totally possible to help the planet with a native garden without spending much money at all.