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March Garden Roundup: Plant Emergence and Growth (And Evergreen Natives?)

April 7, 2025 by Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

Spring is an exciting time for any gardener, and as a native plant enthusiast I’m always quick to take a walk around my yard and check to see what’s emerged, what’s growing, and what is gearing up to bloom soon. The amount of early spring growth can depend greatly on the age of the plant. […]

Filed Under: Garden Displays, Gardening Theory Tagged With: Aquilegia (Columbine), Echinacea (Coneflowers), Evergreens, Spring

Have Boxwood Blight? Try a Native Shrub as Replacement

May 11, 2023 by Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

Do you have one or more boxwood shrubs that are looking rough? Unfortunately, it’s not likely to be something recoverable, like minor freeze damage or run of the mill pest damage, but rather a devastating disease called boxwood blight. The good news is that there are some great native replacements for boxwoods that can bring […]

Filed Under: Plant Selection Tagged With: Evergreens, Native Garden Design, Native Shrubs

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I'm Andrew, a home gardener who got fully obsessed with native plants during the pandemic and I'm now sharing my progress and what I've learned. My interests include utilizing natives in formal as well as naturalized settings, and using native trees and shrubs to support wildlife.

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