If you're passionate about growing beautiful gardens and supporting local ecosystems, incorporating native plants into your garden or cut flower arrangements is a powerful way to do both. Native plants are adapted to local conditions, provide habitat and nectar for pollinators, and bring a sense of place to your arrangements. Plus, they pair beautifully with many cultivated flowers and foliage varieties.

The key to helping your garden thrive in unpredictable weather is to ensure that your plants are healthy and resilient. Strong, well-established plants are more likely to withstand sudden fluctuations and bounce back after severe weather events.

Here’s how you can prepare your garden to face whatever Mother Nature throws its way.

When it comes to supporting local wildlife and creating a thriving ecosystem, you may be missing out on an important element: keystone plants.