Beauty Is No Longer Enough Native plants play an important role in the ecosystem. Save on water and fertilizer: Once established, if your native plants are properly sited they do not need fertilizer or water (except possibly during times of extreme drought.) You hear us constantly repeat … [Read more...]
Why Plant Native?
You’ve probably heard the buzz: that planting native plant gardens is the ‘thing to do’. And you’re probably wondering: "Aren’t they weeds? What difference does it make what I plant in my little garden?” The short answers are “No. And a big difference.” What is a Native Plant Native plants … [Read more...]
Why Native Plants?
First Things First. What ARE Native Plants? Native plants occurred in the region before settlement by Europeans, are uniquely adapted to the soil and climate of the area, and play an important role in plant and animal communities. They evolved along with everything else that evolved over … [Read more...]
