Spring Ephemerals in the Shade Garden
Technically speaking, ephemerals are not shade-loving plants, even though the dappled shade of the woods is their home. These woodland…
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Gardening & Landscaping
The Right Plant in the Right Place
The “right plant in the right place” is a rule of thumb for native plant gardening that offers a tried-and-true…
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Tips for Planting Perennials in Fall
The cooler temperatures of fall are a welcome change at the end of a hot summer. Along with cool…
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How to Transplant Bare Root Plants
Most of the natives we grow here at Prairie Nursery are available as potted plants, but we do offer a few species, mainly…
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Use Groundcover to Collaborate with Nature
Lawn reduction is a big part of creating an earth-friendly, sustainable landscape. A smaller lawn means you’ll mow less, use less water,…
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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Plant Shrubs
Choosing Native Shrubs Shrubs can occupy large areas within a landscape and provide the mass needed to anchor a landscape…
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Versatile Sedges for Lawn and Garden
At Prairie Nursery we’ve been growing and selling native sedges for more than 25 years, and we’re delighted that these…
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Hedgerow Revival : Grow a Living Fence
Once a common farming practice in Britain, the hedgerow is making a comeback in the U.S. as the classic hedgerow…
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