Ever Wonder What Plants Are Native to You?

It’s getting to be about that time. Time to start thinking about our yards and gardens.

I have a small annual garden, I have a ground cover hillside garden, and sometimes have a vegetable garden. I keep thinking about starting an herb garden but I have to wonder if I can keep up with it all.

I plant one tree each year. Last year it was a weeping cherry tree. The year before that it was a Japanese Maple. I have multiple fruit trees in my yard.

I keep thinking I also want to plant some flowering bushes on the one side of our garage. Maybe some butterfly bushes or rose bushes. I’m not sure yet.

One thing that can help is figuring out which plants are native to your area. Planting native plants can help the insects, birds, and other wildlife. It can also ensure you’re planting the right plants for your area. I know I can’t plant banana tree in my area for instance. They’d never make it. Well, unless I could grow them indoors somehow (which I’m not good at)

I also enjoy have a Citronella plant on my front porch and a few hanging baskets. What do you like to plant in the spring?

Need help figuring out what plants are native to your area? Check out this handy guide from Nature Hills Nursery.

View Native Plants by State

Have you ever wondered if your fruit tree need a friend? Check out this handy post from Nature Hills Nursery

Does your fruit tree need a friend?

I’ve bought a number of plants from Nature Hills Nursery. My blue Wisteria, my honeysuckle vine, and witch hazel. Their plants are always top notch and carefully packaged. They don’t send them to you until it’s time for planting in your area.

Tell me what you’re planning on planting this year. What kind of gardens do you keep?

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