Native ontario plants

Check-out this poster of native plants that will beautify your garden while attracting butterflies, bees and birds. Learn more about Ontario Nature Youth Council’s pollinator campaign:...

Discover how to create a thriving Ontario native plant garden! Explore free, expert guides on plant selection, garden design and wildlife benefits.

Planting native flowers, shrubs, and trees is one of the easiest ways to help pollinators. Here are our top picks for plants. You can find more...

These 18 vibrant native flowers will not only add beauty to your garden but also help support local wildlife. As excellent pollinator plants, they attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. With their drought-tolerant nature, these perennial plants are easy to maintain and perfect for any climate. Click here to discover why they deserve a spot in your garden and save this pin for later!

What flowers grow in a woodland and what are the best spring ephemerals to grow? Spring ephemerals are an important part to any woodland garden both for their early colour and value to native wildlife. Here are 35 woodland wildflowers you will want to consider for your shade/woodland garden.

By introducing native plants and some strategic design features to your garden, you can provide patches of natural habitat for many species.

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What is a native plant? And which ones thrive in Kingston, Ontario? Learn more about native plant gardening in Kingston.

Today we’re visiting Haliburton, Ontario, to see Justin Dumitrescu’s garden. The garden is ten years old and features mostly native plants in an informal, meadow-like design. Stepping-stones lead through a […]

Plants thriving in heavy soil.

Ground covers fare a key element in a woodland garden landscape design. They keep the soil cool, help eliminate weeds and create textures that bring interest to our back yard garden. Here are some great ideas on how to use ground covers such as ferns and other native plants in our shade, woodland an

Five native perennial species that grow in wet or moist soil conditions. Stream habitat, pond edges, moist meadows, bog edges, standing water,

Today’s photos come from Harriet Robinson in Otisfield, Maine. She is sharing pictures of a great garden that shows that gardens built with native plants for pollinators can also be incredibly beautiful.

Xeriscaping is a low-maintenance landscaping method that is focused on water conservation. Learn what it is and get a few expert-approved ideas for your garden.