Pennsylvania Native Plant Landscaping
PENNYSTONE
Celebrating the joy of gardening with wildflowers
Gardener's Guide
A Gardener's Guide to Native Plants of Northeastern Pennsylvania discusses all 2,150 species of native plants found in Pennsylvania, the 135 ecological communities of the region, 100 different kinds of Pocono soils and ideas and suggestions for landscaping with natives in the region. Order a copy.
Landscaping Notebook
Articles and essays about native plant landscaping, including suggestions, tips and ideas. Topics include design theory and concepts, plant profiles and problem solving.
The Pennystone Project explores landscape applications of plants indigenous to Pennsylvania, especially the northeastern counties. We encourage stewardship of the diverse ecosystems of the region and the value of wildflowers in the sustainable landscape. Learn more.
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Resources for Gardeners
Native plants - Detailed information about 775 species of wildflowers available from at least several sources. Also, species list of those not available or difficult to find, invasives of concern, and plants identified as endangered, threatened or rare.
Ecosystems - descriptions of 135 regional ecological communities, useful as models for landscape microhabitats or guidance for identifying species that thrive together in the wild.
Pocono Soils - Characteristics, composition, and hydrology issues of more than 100 soil groups found in northeatern Pennsylvania, as well as how to identify what's on a specific property from two free services.
Daily weather records and climate summaries for the region from January 2004 to present, including historical averages.
Additional reading - Books with strong reference value or simply enjoyable reading on the subject of native plants, plus websites useful for further research.