Articles by Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens
These Native Grasses Bring a Different Fall Color to the Garden (6 photos)
Cool-season grasses can be great landscape additions in fall, when we might still be yearning for green in the garden. These grasses green up early in spring, go dormant or partially dormant in summer after producing seeds, then begin actively growing…
What to Plant Now to Benefit Wildlife in Spring (5 photos)
Fall is a great time to plant, because many trees, shrubs, sedges and even perennial flowers are going dormant. This means less transplant shock and stress, partly because the plants are not focusing on maintaining leaves or flowers. Instead, these sl…
Design a Beautiful Fall Garden That Pollinators Will Love (6 photos)
Design a Beautiful Fall Garden That Pollinators Will Love (6 photos)
Why Your Native Plants Might Be Struggling (4 photos)
Why Your Native Plants Might Be Struggling (4 photos)
What to Know About Starting Your First Native Plant Garden (5 photos)
Fall is my favorite time to start a garden. The temperatures are cooler and rain is more likely, helping plants settle in with less stress. In addition, soil temperatures usually remain warm for a while, which also helps plants get established and dev…
5 Things to Know About Starting Your First Native Plant Garden (5 photos)
Fall is my favorite time to start a garden. The temperatures are cooler and rain is more likely, helping plants settle in with less stress. In addition, soil temperatures usually remain warm for a while, which also helps plants get established and dev…