Perennial Learning Center

Part Of The American Meadows Meadowscaping Learning Center Learn how keystone species play an important role in a healthy ecosystem, and find out which native plants are best for the...

Dig in with native plants for your region! These keystone species offer maximum benefits for pollinators & wildlife. Whether you’re gardening, planting wildflowers, or growing in containers, you can create...

A tapestry lawn features low-growing groundcover plants with lush foliage and colorful flowers. Sometimes called a meadow lawn or a patchwork lawn, tapestry lawns are ideal for replacing traditional turf...

Be a trendsetter! Replace your lawn or expand your garden with beautiful easy-to-grow groundcovers. Planting a tapestry lawn will add lush color and curb appeal to your yard. These low-maintenance...

Understanding the life cycle of the plants in your garden is an important step to gardening success - because not all plants are the same! First, most plants are annual...

Our Pre-Planned Gardens are the perfect way to make meadowscaping easy! Our gardening experts have created plant groupings with complementary heights, flower color, and bloom time, so you can plant...

by Amanda We’ve all seen (or possibly grown) an elegant shaded landscape featuring spiked Astilbe, colorful Bleeding Hearts, vibrant green Hostas, and more. These shade gardens have their place —...

by Amanda Ornamental Grasses are some of the most important — and often underappreciated — features of any landscape, whether it be a native meadow or a formal perennial garden....

Beautiful and versatile, phlox is one of the most popular plants for gardens new and old. Not only is it fast growing and native to the United States, it’s a...

Excited by new trends in outdoor living and a desire to connect to nature, gardeners across the country are extending outdoor living areas. You can create a garden room using...

American Meadows offers a wide variety of ornamental grasses.  Large or small, a well-chosen grass brings rich texture, contrast and movement to a space and can provide those same elements...

A love affair exists between gardeners and hydrangeas. Even non-gardeners are moved by the outstanding beauty of this flowering shrub, and it's no wonder that it's become one of the...