It is native to the Mediterranean so are at home in dry, gravelly soils which makes it an excellent rock garden plant. Candytuft behaves differently depending on the hardiness zone it is growing in.

Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s ...

One of my favorite plants for winter rock gardens is the Dwarf Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo). Native to the mountainous regions of Europe, this hardy evergreen thrives in rocky, well-drained soils ...

Alpine plants are ideal for small gardens and containers. An expert from Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden shares how to trick them into thriving at your home.

But more than that, crevice gardens can create architectural interest and structure, while growing a drought-tolerant garden that can be full of native ... have a rock wall, adding plants between ...

The best way to support and maintain a healthy sustainable community is by protecting wildlife, birds and pollinators.

short and tall pollinator gardens, oak savanna demonstration, shoreline demonstrations, and constructed dune habitat. These beds include over 40,000 native plants and represent more than 200 native ...

Mounting scientific evidence indicates that native plants provide a far more complete set of vital services to our ecosystems ...

Responsible gardening involves selecting species that enhance your garden without posing risks to native environments. By choosing non-invasive alternatives and staying informed about plant ...

rock gardens and woodland gardens, but it will thrive in any shady, moderately wet location. Lady fern also serves as a host plant to several kinds of caterpillars. This Florida native (Dryopteris ...