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KEYSTONE PLANT

WORD OF THE WEEK

Plants that have a very large impact on ecosystem health and vitality. Generating a network of beneficial relationships and providing critical sources of food and/or shelter for a large number of other species, they are truly native plant superstars!

Tree & Shrubs Planting Guidelines

A Painters Greenhouse handout covering the basics of how to plant shrubs and trees as well as our plant guarantee for such items.

Edibles in Small Spaces

A Painters Greenhouse guide to growing edibles in raised beds and containers.

Native Plants Database

A database from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center with photos. Search for over 25,198 native plants by scientific or common name or family of plant.

Houseplant Pest ID & Treatment

A great visual guide to diseases on indoor plants.

Native Groundcovers of NC

Bloom time, planting needs, and additional notes from NC Native Plant Society

Edible Landscaping

Don't hide the vegetable garden! Edible landscaping offers an alternative to conventional residential landscapes by incorporating edible components.

Native Pollinator Plants by Season

Extended list of forage and host plants for bees, butterflies, and moths.

Support Monarch Butterflies

Monarchs require milkweed during all stages of their life cycle. Learn what other plants help support this endangered pollinator.

Favorite Native Ferns for NC Gardens

NC Native Plant Society's compilation of favorite native ferns!

Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage

Step-by-step directions on how to use worms for composting, creating an improved fertilizer and soil amendment that can even deter pests. From the NC State Extension.

The Many Benefits of Herbs

Want to repel mosquitos naturally? Interested in making your own herbals tea? Want to learn about the medicinal benefits of some common herbs? Check out this Painters handout.

Keystone Plants for WNC

A National Wildlife Federation list of Top Keystone Plant Genera in Eastern Temperate Forests - Ecoregion 8

Deer Resistant Plants

A Painters Greenhouse most frequently requested list! From plants that deer generally resist to plants that deer LOVE. Check it out if you have these furry neighbors!

Backyard Composting

A detailed composting handout from the NC Cooperative Extension Service.

Spring and Fall Freeze Dates in NC

A map to find the average last spring freeze date or first average fall freeze for your neck of the woods!

Soil Calculator

Calculate the soil needed to fill your raised beds or planters.

Vegetable Gardening Handout

Everything you need to know to plan your vegetable garden. Including where and how and when to plant, companion plants, harvest times, and more!

Gardening in a Drought

Gardening guide with water conservation in mind, including ideas for low-maintenance plantings, easy ways to set up automatic watering, and saving water on your lawns.

Creating your Pollinator Garden

NC Botanical Garden's basic steps to ensure a wonderful garden for both you and native pollinators.

NC Native Plants by Season and Color

NC Native Plant Society's list of perennial plants that all attract pollinators, provide a food source, and are available commercially.

Pest Identification and Treatment

Struggling with garden pests? Check out this helpful handout from Painters Greenhouse.

Nest Sites and Overwintering Habitat

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation's handout on nesting and overwintering habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects.

Fruit Tree Pollination Guide

A Painters Greenhouse fruit tree pollination reference chart for our Fall 2024 Season.

Blueberry Pollination & Growing Guide

A Painters quick guide to growing and choosing your best blueberry variety.

NC Native Plant Society Plant Gallery

A gallery of plants you might see in NC, including some common roadside plants--some native, some alien (or exotic). Many of the alien plants are invasive and merit attention to avoid planting.

Bird Friendly Native Plants

Audubon society's 700 Bird-Friendly Native Plants for North Carolina

Bee City USA

Click to join the cities and campuses across the country rallying to protect pollinators and create positive change.

Native Pollinator Plants for NC

Explore North Carolina's top 25 native pollinator plants.

Guide to a Bird-Friendly Backyard

Information on supporting native birds and creating habitat corridors for them. Be part of the movement by growing native plants in your yard!

Harmful Ornamentals & Alternative Options

NC Native Plant Society list of alternatives to invasive and harmful ornamental plants that are still sold in NC.

Guide to Mulching

Reduce weed problems and watering needs by learning to mulch properly.

NC State Extension Resources

The Gardening Portal at NC State University provides access to a wealth of information, events, and resources for gardeners in North Carolina.

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