The PLUGĀ©

North Creek's weekly blog featuring insights on the Landscape Plug™, gardening tips, design ideas, native plants, and garden ecology!

Maintenance Tips to Share

Great landscapes don’t succeed on plant quality alone, they succeed because of the decisions made after installation! 
Our latest blog shares maintenance insights that go beyond the basics, focusing on spacing, thinning, seasonal timing, and knowing when to step back and let plants do the work. Written for those who want plantings to perform long-term, not just look good on install day.

Real Talk: Milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa is a garden favorite for good reason: bold color, drought tolerance, and pollinator appeal. But when it comes to monarch caterpillars, some milkweeds do a little more of the heavy lifting. The best gardens use a mix: beauty and habitat.