The Dirt

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.

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.