The PLUGĀ©

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

Grasses Galore

Discover the beauty and benefits of native ornamental grasses in the landscape. From stunning seasonal colors and graceful movement to supporting wildlife and improving soil health, these adaptable plants bring both style and sustainability to your garden.

Spires & Towers

Nature doesn’t plant in rows, so why should we? Explore how Vita Sackville-West’s wild and generous garden style mirrors the richness of natural ecosystems!

Prospect-Refuge Theory

Ever wonder why certain garden spaces just feel right? There’s a reason, and it might be older than you think! Dive in with us as we explore Prospect-Refuge Theory, a fascinating concept from environmental psychology that explains why people are drawn to spaces that offer both shelter and a view. Discover how one overlooked corner of our trial garden led us to rethink design, and how you can use these principles to craft inviting, instinctively comforting landscapes!