CREATING YOUR OWN
Native Garden
A GUIDE TO CREATING BEAUTIFUL HOME LANDSCAPES
WE WANT TO HELP YOU CREATE STRIKING HOME LANDSCAPES THAT BENEFIT WILDLIFE AND YOU.
This site provides practical, educationally-sound information on native landscaping developed specifically for first-time native plant gardeners looking for help getting started.
The site also features a growing number of free, downloadable native garden designs created by professional landscape designers for multiple ecoregions in the United States, taking into account various light, soil and moisture conditions.
A plant list accompanies each design and provides a quick preview of the diversity and beauty of the native plants incorporated in each design. Both the designs and the plant lists are printer-friendly.
We hope these resources inspire, encourage and motivate you in your native garden journey!
Native Landscaping 101 with Larry Weaner
Watch ecological landscape designer Larry Weaner explain how to design with native plants, reduce maintenance, and work with your site’s natural conditions. View on Youtube
Looking for Step-by-Step Help?
Our Getting Started Guide walks you through the process page by page, from understanding why native plants matter to maintaining your garden year after year. Whether you’re new to native gardening or looking to expand your skills, this interactive guide provides clear, practical steps to help you succeed. Click through at your own pace and explore each section as you build your knowledge and confidence.
GARDEN DESIGNS
Native Garden Designs are ready-to-use garden plans created by regional native plant experts. Each design matches plants to your ecoregion’s soil, sun, and climate conditions, helping you create a beautiful native gardens that supports wildlife and thrives naturally.
National Panel Discussion: The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens
March 20th at 6:00 PM (CDT)
Public gardens hold tremendous power to influence landscaping norms and inspire change. By showcasing the beauty, functionality, and ecological value of native plants, these spaces help foster biodiversity, advocate for sustainable practices, and engage communities in environmental stewardship.
About Wild Ones
Wild Ones (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) is a knowledgeable, hands-on, and supportive community focused on native plants and the ecosystem that depends on them. We provide resources and online learning opportunities with respected experts like Wild Ones Honorary Directors Doug Tallamy, Neil Diboll, Heather Holm, and Larry Weaner, publishing an award-winning journal, and awarding Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Program grants to engage youth in caring for native gardens.
Wild Ones depends on membership dues, donations and gifts from individuals like you to carry out our mission of connecting people and native plants for a healthy planet.
Looking for more native gardening inspiration? Take a peek at what our members are growing!