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Knowing your location helps us recommend plants that will thrive in your climate, based on your Growing Zone.
Knowing your location helps us recommend plants that will thrive in your climate, based on your Growing Zone.
American Meadows Learning Centers
Meadowscaping is more than planting a seed or planning a garden – it transforms ordinary spaces into a celebration of biodiversity, a habitat for birds and insects, and a home for native plants, beauty, and harmony.
After a big year of annual color, perennials put on their own show. Member Diana Edwards, out in Michigan, was kind enough to share her beautiful photos. When you plant...
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In July, 2008, Member Jim Coleman sent us beautiful pictures showing how he has landscaped his yard with borders and other creative plantings of our wildflower seeds. He defined long...
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Look what your neighbors in the Midwest are doing! We've received great photos and stories from our members for over 25 years. You'll find our "Members' Meadows" archive packed with...
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Look what your neighbors are doing! We've received great photos and stories from our members for over 25 years. You'll find our "Members' Meadows" archive packed with great ideas and...
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Spectacular Makes the Holidays Extra Bright Dear American Meadows: I just wanted to let you know that I have never been happier with an than with the one I...
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Customer Success Stories & Garden Photos Look what your neighbors are doing! We've received great photos and stories from our members for over 25 years. You'll find our "Members' Meadows"...
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By Chy Allen and Ray Allen, Founders of AmericanMeadows.com Here's a quick explanation of how plants are classified from Kingdom, the highest division, all the way to Variety, the lowest....
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We’re here to help! Here are a few steps you can take to help your plants get established quickly so that they can grow to their full potential. Open Your...
What makes soil different from dirt? In a word, life. Soil may look inert, but it's teeming with activity, both visible and invisible. It contains a dynamic ecosystem that's constantly changing....
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Most annual flowers, perennials, herbs, and vegetables grow well in containers, as long as you choose the right pot and care for the plants properly. We'll guide you in how...
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Frost dates are important for gardeners to know, as they signal the start and end of the gardening season. These charts can help you estimate when to expect the first...
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By Ray Allen, Founder of AmericanMeadows.com Here are the facts about Protected Plants in the United States. When it comes to wildflowers, there is probably more well-meant misinformation on this...
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