Woodland Gardens
Helen Keller believed that a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass was more welcoming than the most luxurious Persian rug. Her sensate world… Read More »Woodland Gardens
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East Coast Native Plants
Native Gardens A garden filled with native plants is the antithesis of the suburban lawn. Turf needs loads of chemicals, but natives grow with minimal… Read More »East Coast Native Plants
East Coast Gardening
The biggest challenge when gardening on the East Coast is making sure your plant friends can withstand everything from humid summers, to hard freezes, to… Read More »East Coast Gardening
Native Plant Gardening
Native plants provide a valuable resource to local pollinators, benefit the local ecosystem, and produce gorgeous blooms that make the garden shine. If you would… Read More »Native Plant Gardening
Invasive Plants
Different types of flora encourage healthy, diverse ecosystems that surround us. They are essential to the well-being of humans and other animals. Plants are smart… Read More »Invasive Plants
Native Gardening on the East Coast
Using native plants for your garden is an ideal way to reduce maintenance and to be eco-friendly. Native plants, which grow wild in your climate,… Read More »Native Gardening on the East Coast
Invasive Species of the East Coast
With the continuous changes in climatic conditions, all living organisms undergo adaptive processes to survive in their natural ecosystem. However, other organisms find it easy… Read More »Invasive Species of the East Coast
Impact of the Tree-of-Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly
The tree-of-heaven, scientifically known as Ailanthus altissima, is a deciduous tree whose origin is northeast and central China and Taiwan (Jackson and Gover). The tree… Read More »Impact of the Tree-of-Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly
Japanese Knotweed
Characteristics, Effects, and Controls Japanese Knotweed, scientifically known as Fallopia japonica, is an Asian plant with a reputable ethnobotanical value among the Japanese. However, outside… Read More »Japanese Knotweed
Impact of Invasive Plants in the Woodlands of the Eastern United States
The United States has since the 1960s worked hard and made significant progress in environmental protection. Before the 1990s, the state and the federal government… Read More »Impact of Invasive Plants in the Woodlands of the Eastern United States