Provide Food for Wildlife
The easiest way to provide food for wildlife is to plant native plants that will produce their natural diet of foliage, nectar, pollen, berries, seeds and nuts. Supplemental feeders can also be integrated into the plan.
Provide Water for Wildlife
Installing a water feature would be a wonderful way to have a steady supply of water for wildlife. As everyone knows, water brings life to any garden. If a pond is out of the question a bird bath or a dish on the ground would suffice.
Create Cover for Wildlife
Animals need cover to hide from predators and inclement weather. Dense shrubs and evergreens can provide cover all year. Leaving a brush pile in a quite corner of the yard also works well.
A Place to Raise their Young
When you create cover you are generally also creating a safe place for wildlife to raise their young. Meadows and perennial borders are great for butterflies to lay their eggs. Adding birdhouses and ponds helps wildlife through their entire life cycle.
We Provide the Answers
Our website was designed with you in mind. You’ll find complete cultural information written by horticulturists and landscape plans for a variety of garden situations.
With our Native Plant Finder you can search for the plants you need for a specific site. Looking for a small native shrub that grows in part shade, in moist clay soil and attracts butterflies? No problem. This search engine will make putting together your plant lists a breeze. We have colorful images for each plant you can show your customers. We also have example landscape designs for a variety of garden situations like; butterfly gardens, bird gardens, rain gardens and dry shade. The resource center is full of helpful articles, books and associations.
Tested, Tried and True
Native plants have evolved to flourish and be less susceptible to pests and diseases. They require less water, less fertilizer and less maintenance. Our collections have been tested so you don’t have to.
We have licensed growers all across the country. Each one only grows what is regionally appropriate for their area. The best growers in the industry have tested these plants so; you know they’re tough. Take a look at regional plant awards. It’s no accident that many if not most, of the winners are native plants or their cultivars. We are also actively working with Universities to bring you the latest information and plant trials. Look for updates here.
Best Plant Tags in the Industry
Our four-sided, color tags were written by experts to provide your customers with a “how to book” of plant care information.
We have put countless hours of research into our tags because we want them to be nothing short of the finest plant tags in the industry. These tags will become an asset to your company. They’ll teach your crews how these plants benefit nature and act as a ‘How-To’ guide for your customers. We know consumer satisfaction rises when people can become more involved with a product. These tags will answer all the questions for you.
LEED certification and Eco Customers
Whether you’re trying to comply with LEED certification or catering to the new generation of environmentally conscious customers our collections will make your plant selection a snap.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED certification is becoming a requirement in many cities for public projects. Water efficient landscaping as it is referred to, is a critical part of certification as are native plants. According to an article from NPR, LEED certified building represents nearly one third of all current construction in the United States, and the green building sector has been a bright spot in a down economy. Predictions are that green construction will reach $122 billion by 2015. Be ready and let us help you choose the right plants.