On a quiet street in Wilmette, native plants bloom in broad sweeps and bright bursts, bringing color and life to what was once an ordinary strip of lawn separating the sidewalk from the curb. The ...

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs ...

Native trees and flowers in your garden will bring in more birds than ever before. Learn which native plants are best for ...

That all changed when, thanks to Meadow City Nursery’s website, I discovered the Native Garden Planner, a free online design tool at https://www.nativegardenplanner.com. The software was created by ...

Which plants can I grow to lure birds to my garden? Consider native species that attract and maintain bird populations. Native plants have evolved together with our local birds, and these plants are ...