The Dirt

How to grow hummingbird sage, a fragrant California native groundcover for dry shade: planting, water, seasonal care, propagation, companion plants, and FAQs.

Learn how to grow California poppy, the state flower: when to plant, sun and water needs, care by season, companion plants, and answers to common questions.

How to grow California fuchsia, a drought tolerant native with red fall flowers for hummingbirds: planting, pruning, varieties, companions, and FAQs.

How to grow coyote mint, a fragrant, drought tolerant California native: when to plant, sun and water needs, seasonal care, companion plants, and FAQs.

Discover native shade plants for Texas gardens, from groundcovers and flowering perennials to grasses and shrubs. Learn how to match plants to part shade, full shade, dry shade, and your local growing conditions.

Discover native full sun plants for Texas gardens, including heat-tolerant flowers, grasses, and shrubs. Learn how to choose the right plants for your region, soil, and growing conditions.

Discover drought-tolerant native plants for Texas gardens, from colorful wildflowers and grasses to shrubs built for heat and dry conditions. Learn how to choose, plant, and care for a resilient low-water landscape.

Discover some of the best native plants for Texas gardens, from drought-tolerant wildflowers and grasses to shade-friendly groundcovers. Learn how to choose species that fit your region, soil, sunlight, and wildlife goals.

Want your New England garden to feel rooted in place? Explore what makes a plant native to Massachusetts and meet 12 garden‑ready species that bring color, resilience, and habitat to your yard.

If you live in Tennessee, My Home Park has over 25 low-maintenance, pre-designed gardens that bring together diverse sets of native plant species produced by expert, organic growers who draw on diversified gene lines.

Want your New Jersey landscape to look great and support pollinators and birds? Explore what makes a plant truly native to the Garden State and meet 15 plants that bring color, resilience, and habitat to your yard.

Curious which plants are truly native to Michigan? Learn what ‘Michigan native plant’ really means and discover 14 standout species to create a colorful, low‑maintenance, wildlife‑friendly landscape.