When you hear the words “thirst trap,” the first thing you think of is an outdoor space filled with high-maintenance turfgrass and water-guzzling non-native plants. Avoid these pitfalls on your own property by pivoting to a more sustainable, low-maintenance,...
Portland’s official nickname may be “The Rose City,” but those sweet-smelling blooms aren’t the only major growers ‘round this way. Turfgrasses are a big, big deal here, too. In fact, the Willamette Valley has a little nickname of its own — the “grass seed capital of...
The best thing about living in the “verdant forest green, caressed by silv’ry stream”? Its abundance of native plants that will not only make your Pacific Northwest landscape pop but will also contribute to an overall healthier ecosystem. To help you select the best...
The Vacationland is homeland to you; even still, you need not venture far to appreciate your state’s natural beauty. Inspired by the Wild Gardens of Acadia, your latest project is cultivating a bed of native plants in your own Maine landscape. To start you off on this...
Living in the North Star State, spending time outdoors becomes embedded in your lifestyle — from fishing on the Rainy River to snowshoeing along Gunflint Trail to hiking through Maplewood State Park. But your personal true north, at least when it comes to caring for...
