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Natural Communities - Native Plant Knowhow Q&A Blog

Planting Native Plants In The Fall

Planting Native Plants In The Fall

September 22, 2021

Fall Can Be A Great Time To Plant Natives

You Know What This Time Of The Year Is Good For?

You Know What This Time Of The Year Is Good For?

August 28, 2017

Enjoying the fruits of your labor in your native garden!!!! This time of the year shows off the strength of your garden.  We are just past peak flowing time for...

Wildflowers Ain't What They Used To Be!!!

Wildflowers Ain't What They Used To Be!!!

January 23, 2017

Wildflowers Ain't What They Used To Be! Well, why not? Before European settlement, all wildflowers were native wildflowers (or at least 99%).  When Europeans settled they brought along their indigenous plants with them...

Native Trees are the Best

Native Trees are the Best

September 9, 2016

I have recently seen several articles touting trees such as Bradford Pear and European black alder as easy to grow options for your yard.  They are correct. What?????? Well they...

Your Native Landscape, A Family Project

September 7, 2016

I had the opportunity to prepare and plant a small native garden with my four-year-old daughter this Labor Day.  It was the most fun that I had in a long...

Container & Urban Native Gardens

Container & Urban Native Gardens

August 25, 2016

Question: I have a roof top deck with planters in Chicago. Do you have any native plants that will work in this urban environment?   Answer: Laurie, yes I believe...

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