With tulips blooming and peonies emerging, plant sales and garden events are also in full swing across the Midwest. As more gardeners incorporate native perennials into their landscapes, it is important to set realistic expectations and understand how management differs during the first few years. Native gardens are often described as low-maintenance, but this does not mean no maintenance, particularly during establishment.   In the first couple growing…Read more about Establishing a Native Perennial Garden: Understanding the “Sleep, Creep, Leap” Pattern[Read More]