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Can You Dig It?

While native plants are all the rage, you can’t just go dig them up from the wild. Legal protections are in place to protect natural ecosystems from harm. But don’t worry – there are plenty of proper avenues to help you achieve a habitat-friendly native plants garden.

 

Enhance Your Garden With Native Plants

Gardening with native plants is easy and rewarding. Site selection and plant selection are key factors in getting started.

 

Growing Woodland Bowers & Wetland Beauties

What could be more natural than a woodland setting in your own back yard, complete with a small stream or beautiful bog? These natural gardens really bring Mother Nature into your home – the key is designing them to fit your region.

 

Native Gardening – Why All the Hype?

If you want a low-maintenance garden, enjoy the company of wildlife and want plant diversity in your garden – go native!

 

Save the Earth – Plant Endangered Species

Want to help save our planet the beautiful way? Include a few threatened plant species in your garden! This great step toward continued conservation can bring beauty, interest and intrigue to your landscape, encourage plant sharing and may just save some endangered plants from extinction.

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