Midwest native landscaping

Design a native landscaping plan that resonates with the general public. Consider these tips to keep your landcape from being the neighborhood "weed patch".

Our editor talked about best books for new gardeners at the Minnesota State Fair Saturday. Here's a list of some of the basic books she recommends.

The display gardens are a living classroom; where customers and staff can observe, analyze and share feedback on mature plants and review new plants grown in trial gardens. From plant combinations and species comparisons to lighting conditions, and plant communities, the learning opportunities are unique to each garden.

Make a mini-prairie with these gorgeous plans: http://www.bhg.com/gardening/plans/dramatic/gardens-plans-that-attract-birds-and-butterflies/?socsrc=bhgpin072014makeaminiprairie&page=4

The vivid blue flowers bloom in late spring. They’re easy to grow and thrive in full or part sun with little maintenance.

Garden Design Magazine on Instagram: “Create your own Monarch Waystation! 🦋 . Great layout from @ringerslandscaping. See more ideas for your garden in our regional gardening…”

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.

Ornamental grasses add low-maintenance beauty to Midwest gardens. They need little water, resist pests, and reliably grow back year after year. Here are our picks for the best ornamental grasses for the Midwest.

A small, native tree is perfect for tiny gardens and big yards alike. Pick one of our favorites for your landscape.