What is a native plant? Simply put, they are plants that were here before the European settlement. They are great for wildlife-friendly gardening! Native plants are used to local conditions and because of this they will thrive (without the need for harmful pesticides!) and are better suited to meet the needs of wildlife. Some wildlife species are actually entirely dependent on the availability of certain native plants. Spruces, harebells and ferns oh my!
Read more about these and other native plants: http://www.wildaboutgardening.org/en/features/section5/index.asp
Find a good source for native plants near you. Visit http://www.wildaboutgardening.org/en/gab/section3/index.htm
Check out the native plant encyclopedia http://www.wildaboutgardening.org/en/growing/section4/index.htm
Click below to listen to some great advice from Maria MacRae, Manager of Backyard Habitat!
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