native species - Cottage Life

A pink fireweed bloom on the right in front of other plants

Seed-planting guide for natural gardens

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Ox-eye sunflower, one of the native plants in meadowland loam

What to plant in your garden, according to your soil type

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A patch of bee-friendly garden flowers, black-eyed Susans

Cottage Q&A: What to plant for a bee-friendly garden

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A small cottage surrounded by fall trees

Cottage Q&A: Fast-growing trees for the cottage

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A bee sits on a single pink wild Carolina Rose, Rosa carolina, on a leafy green background. Five pale pink petals with a yellow center. Concepts of native plants, wild flowers, pollinators.

26 native plants that will attract pollinators to your garden

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spring flower and insect

These beautiful flowers will inspire your next garden

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