Native Herbaceous Plants Provide Shelter and Nesting Sites for Wildlife
Lower-growing herbaceous plants, especially ground covers such as ferns and grasses, can provide seasonal cover and nesting materials for wildlife.
Christmas fern
Plant This Not That: Replacing English Ivy
Our eyes are used to ivy and many homeowners cite its hardy evergreen nature as essential. The good news is that there are excellent native choices to replace it.
Native Plants for Winter Interest
A number of plants native to our region provide continuing value and interest in our gardens into the winter. Their evergreen foliage or interesting bark add beauty to the landscape, while their berries, seeds, or stems provide support to wildlife through the cold months.
The Shade Garden Showcases Ferns
by Dina Lehmann-Kim, Master Gardener While the Shade Garden at Bon Air Park is host to a wide variety of plants, the stars this month are the ferns. Ferns thrive …
In the Winter Garden – Reflections from 2012
Appreciate the winter garden by focusing on evergreen ferns and the beauty of bare trees.