Loved for its relaxed, informal and romantic style, prairie planting seeks to replicate the American prairies of the Midwest. Using native species and minimal human input, prairie gardens continue to ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Do you like the idea of rewilding, but without a swathe of overgrown nettles and brambles taking over? Prairie planting may be the way to go. You may not have the vast landscape of the prairies of ...

Selecting coneflower varieties is a tricky decision – but a beautiful one. This prairie queen of flowers is a dynamic choice for helping a backyard transition from summer into fall, and new breeds are ...

When Tami Schmidt's neighbors remarked that her yard "looked just like a park," she did not necessarily take that as a compliment. Yes, her lawn was nicely mowed and there were trees down by the creek ...

This rosinweed plant is part of a 60-acre prairie restoration at Big Bull Creek Park in Johnson County. It was planted three years ago. In a few years, Kansas Citians will be able to wander 500 acres ...

Sponsored by 10 conservation groups, this year’s Prairie Month will include three public prairie plantings, a three-state prairie conference, a big prairie celebration, and seed collecting trips to ...