Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)
One of the widest-ranging native grasses, Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is a highly ornamental and widely tolerant native prairie grass. Beginning with bluish-green new growth in Spring and finishing with orange to russet fall color that lasts well into the winter, Little Bluestem is an all-seasons interest plant to include in the landscape. Growing from … Read more
Restore Life to Your Landscape – How to Build Your Plant Palette
The species you choose are more than just a list of pretty-looking plants, they are the foundation of your design’s success. Taking a little time to work through species selection to create a species palette ensures your landscape not only thrives in your site’s conditions, but also contributes to the broader ecological web, supporting biodiversity and ecological function.
Pycnanthemum muticum (Short-Tooth Mountain Mint)
2025 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Short-Tooth Mountain Mint is a vigorous, interesting-looking native perennial. All parts of the plant smell strongly of camphor and peppermint, a feature that prevents deer and rabbits from eating the plants. Dusty-colored plants give way to white flowers backed by bracts that look as if they have been spray painted, with the color reminiscent of the old-fashioned garden annual Dusty Miller.
Native Plant Library for Landscape Design
Discover the best native plants for ecological landscaping with the Paddle Creek Gardens Native Plant Library. Explore profiles based on ecological function and design role.
Seed Starting and Plant Propagation Supplies
Our tried-and-proven seed starting supplies we’ve used on the nursery and still use for propagating native plants, as well as starting vegetables and annuals indoors.
Establishing Your Garden Aesthetic
Every great landscape starts with a vision. But when working with native plants and nature-driven design, defining your garden’s aesthetic can feel less straightforward than traditional landscaping templates. How do you create a space that reflects your personal style while embracing ecological function? In this article, we’ll walk through the key elements of developing your … Read more
Restore Life to Your Landscape – Set the Foundation
The first article in our section “Planning Your Garden” of our Restore Life to Your Landscape Series – Establish your garden’s foundation and ethos by finding out your “why.”
Restore Life to Your Landscape – Getting Started
If you’re new to gardening for ecological function, or maybe even new to gardening completely, it can seem overwhelming at first. From figuring out your soils and local ecology to selecting the right plants to plant, we’ll guide you through the necessary first steps to bring your landscape to life.
Restore Life to Your Landscape – Introduction
Bring your Landscape Back to Life: An introduction to our comprehensive how-to series for restoring ecological function to your landscape while preserving a garden aesthetic.
Recommended Websites
A continually updated list of the websites we most recommend for learning about native plants, sustainable gardening initiatives and getting your own property registered as a Sustainable Landscape