If you’ve ever noticed dozens of small holes appearing in your lawn in early spring, you may have encountered mining bees. These solitary, ground-nesting native bees are among the first pollinators to emerge in Ohio each year. Quiet, non-aggressive, and incredibly important to our ecosystems, mining bees are often misunderstood. They play a critical role […]
Mining Bees: The Gentle Spring Pollinators Under Your Feet Read Post »
Native bees include many species that specialize on specific plants. These specialist bees play an important role in pollinating native flowers and garden plants across Ohio. If you’ve ever heard the term specialist bees and wondered what it meant, you’re not alone. In Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, many native bees aren’t generalists that visit
What Are Specialist Bees and Why They Matter Read Post »
Few native grasses capture the beauty and resilience of North American prairies like little bluestem. This warm-season native grass provides four-season interest, exceptional wildlife value, and striking color changes that anchor native gardens, prairies, and meadow-style landscapes. What Is Little Bluestem? Little bluestem is a clump-forming, warm-season perennial grass native to much of North America.
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) A Native Grass for Various Soils and Full Sun Read Post »
This guide is designed for beginners in Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan, but applies broadly to similar regions. Shade is often seen as a limitation in gardening, but many native plants evolved under forest canopies where light is filtered, soils are cooler, and moisture levels fluctuate throughout the season. These plants are well adapted to
Beginner Native Garden Staples for Shade Read Post »
