31 янв. 2023 г. · In this guide, you will learn about ideal growing conditions, the process to prep a planting area, how to choose plants and more.

Site preparation: For best results, soil should be completely free of grass and weeds before planting seed. The best way to do this is by killing existing ...

Look at neighboring natural vegetation. Determine whether your planting will negatively influence wild native plants, or be influenced by nearby weedy exotics.

The easiest method to start a new garden is to use sheet composting or to make a lasagne bed, which is simply layering browns and greens on a bed of cardboard, ...

On this page: NATIVE PLANT BASICS; COMMON NATIVE PLANTS; REGIONAL NATIVE PLANTS; NATIVE GARDEN DESIGN TIPS; NATIVE GARDENS ...

21 нояб. 2023 г. · The first thing is to research species for your area. Look up [your area] native plant society or [your area] native plant gardening.

When planting a tree in average soil, the hole should be dug twice as wide as the container size or root ball. The depth should be approximately the same size ...

Planting should be done during the wetter, cooler months of the year: autumn, winter or early spring. This gives plants the best chance to establish themselves ...

Draw a plan of the area you want to plant showing existing trees, paths, underground services, overhead power lines, etc. Try to picture your native garden in ...

14 янв. 2015 г. · Sun-loving native plants need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight to grow happily. Otherwise look at more shade-loving natives. A carefree ...