You may be wondering “why should I use native plants?” Native plants have many advantages over plants that have been introduced from foreign sources or other areas of the United States. In addition to satisfying the typical reasons for selecting plants (shade, color and flower characteristics)...
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Reports on the American Beauties program to brand a collection of outstanding native plants created through the collaboration between the National Wildlife Federation, Prides Corner Farms of Lebanon, Connecticut and North Creek Nurseries of Landenberg, Pennsylvania. Launch of the program in independent ...
We will work with you to figure out the best way to get the plants to you. Unlike many nurseries, we will ship or deliver plants as appropriate. You can come to the nursery if you are close by. We continue to expand our species list, and we support regional native plant sales where...
The absolute best way to begin to discover which native plants will work best in your wildlife garden is to connect with your local native plant society as well as nearby native plant nurseries. These folks are passionate about native plants and love to share their knowledge with anyone who as...
It was obvious that the frogs originated from the plant trade because the initial large populations were at active nurseries. E. coqui cannot be mistaken or overlooked because of the male’s loud, high-pitched, two-note call. Like all species in the genus, it has direct development, so ...
During the Revolutionary War, the first treaty between the United States government and Native Americans was signed at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania, in 1778. This treaty recognized sovereignty of the Delaware Nation and territorial rights; however, the accord was quickly broken by the relentless advance ...
depleted sprouts grow far faster than plants in muddy or dry soil. This is because the plant has adapted to wetland conditions. In the early stages of growth, cattails rely on anaerobic respiration. Then, once the sprouts have emerged above the water, the plant switches to aerobic respiration...
From Pennsylvania to Maine, people have been saying, “Where’s the fall color in the trees?” The yellows, reds, oranges, even the purples — notable by their absence this year. It’s the chlorophyll. Chlorophyll needs to degrade (breakdown) so the underlying colors (the anticipated fall...
Halyomorpha halys (Stål) is a highly polyphagous plant pest native to eastern Asia. Since its accidental introduction to the USA in the mid-1990s, it