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While we’re eager to tackle “spring cleaning” of our garden beds and plant containers this time of year, it’s important to be mindful in our approach.

Each spring brings delight in the discovery of new growth emerging from the perennial plants you planted in prior years. Native plants, for the most part, are perennials which means they return each year. After they have gone to seed, they die back and their roots lay dormant under the soil. Some species are biennials and annuals that may give the appearance of...

The Garden for Wildlife™ Photo Contest seeks to illustrate the faces of Garden for Wildlife through striking, colorful images showcasing the impact of habitat gardens on wildlife and people–in urban, suburban, and rural settings, and on land, in the air, and in water.  Last summer, we received a record 9,000+ entries in our annual Garden for Wildlife Photo Contest. Judging is...

As Chief Innovation and Growth Officer of the National Wildlife Federation, my perspective on gardening has changed over the last couple of years.

Building your wildlife garden and planting with a purpose is easy with our Garden for Wildlife™ native plant collections. In this video tutorial, National Wildlife Federation Naturalist David Mizejewski will show you how to plant your natives in four simple steps.