The PLUGĀ©

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

Heat & Drought Stress

Summer’s intense heat and humidity can take a toll on your garden. With conditions changing quickly, now’s the time to watch for signs of stress. Are your plants showing symptoms of heat or drought? Here's what to look out for.

Watching for Signs

Even in the face of record heat, the signs are there, native plants are making a difference. Small efforts ripple outward. Together, we make waves!

Behind A Name

Curious about the backstories of North Creek’s best-selling plants?
Where did they come from? What makes them so special—and why do we love them so much? It’s time to pull back the curtain and uncover the origin stories, quirks, and hidden charms of some of our most beloved perennial standouts. Let’s dig in!