The Dirt

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.

Want your Ohio garden to do more for pollinators and birds? Find out what makes a plant truly native to Ohio and explore 9 standout species that bring color, resilience, and habitat to your yard.

We’ve curated 14 standout native flowers for Pennsylvania that thrive in local climates and soils - from sunny borders to shady corners - so you can grow a colorful, low‑maintenance garden that truly supports local wildlife.

Discover 16 native plants that thrive across New York - from city balconies to upstate backyards - so you can grow a lush, low‑maintenance garden that truly supports local wildlife.

Want your Illinois garden to do more for pollinators and birds? Find out what makes a plant truly native to Illinois and explore 9 standout species that bring color, resilience, and habitat to your yard.

Fire safety is an essential part of native plant landscaping in Southern California. With hot, dry summers, seasonal Santa Ana winds, and increasing development near wilderness areas, homeowners need to think beyond beauty and water conservation. A well-designed landscape can also play an important role in reducing fire risk.

Water conservation is one of the most important considerations for landscaping in California. With recurring droughts, rising water costs, and increasing pressure on local water supplies, homeowners are looking for ways to reduce irrigation without sacrificing beauty or functionality.

If you live in California, you’ve probably heard about rebate programs for things like replacing your lawn, upgrading to water-efficient landscaping, installing drip irrigation, or making your home more energy efficient. California offers rebates for water conservation, energy-efficient home upgrades, and even electric vehicles, with many programs designed specifically for income-qualified households and single-family residents.

California native plants are one of the best choices you can make for a beautiful, water-wise garden. They thrive in our climate, support pollinators and wildlife, and require far less maintenance once established. If you’re just getting started, though, it’s completely normal to have questions. Below are the 10 most common ones we hear, all answered in one place.