https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/Native_Plant_Materials/Native_Gardening/index.shtml
Native plants are valued for their economic, ecological, genetic, and aesthetic benefits in addition to their intrinsic value as living species. The use of native plant material (seeds, cuttings, plants) in vegetation projects plays an important role in the maintenance and restoration of native plant gene pools, communities, and ecosystems, and can help reverse the trend of species loss in

https://grownative.org/learn/natives-for-gardening/native-gardening-overview/
Native Gardening Overview Site preparation, planting from seed or plants, mulching, and maintenance. ... Container-grown native plants put in gardens with no weed competition and adequate water usually put on astounding growth the first year and will be fully mature by the third year. Many native trees, shrubs, and vines planted from containers

https://gardenforwildlife.com/blogs/learning-center/the-guide-to-native-plant-gardening
Plant swaps also allow you to exchange plants with other native plant enthusiasts, helping you diversify your garden while connecting with like-minded gardeners. Connecting with community groups Engaging with community groups focused on native plant gardening or conservation can be an invaluable resource.

https://www.nwf.org/Garden-for-Wildlife/About/Native-Plants
Native Plant Finder. Bring your garden to life! Enter your zip code to discover the best native plants, attract butterflies and moths, and support birds and other fauna Native Plant Finder is an indispensable tool, based on the research of Dr. Douglas Tallamy of the University of Delaware and in partnership with the United States Forest Service.. Check out the presentation by Dr. Doug Tallamy

https://grownative.org/learn/native-landscape-plans/
Here are a few design ideas for smaller scale plantings using native plants. If your growing conditions differ from those described here, please talk with a Grow Native! Nursery, garden center, or landscape designer about alternative native plants that will work for you. NEW! Transitional Shade Garden. Front Yard Formal Shade. Front Yard Formal Sun

https://gardenforwildlife.com/blogs/learning-center/beginner-s-guide-to-gardening-for-wildlife-with-native-plants
Remove rocks from the soil that make digging difficult and outline garden beds and pathways with a garden hose before digging an edge to define them. 5. Choose Native Plants. Select native plants that match your garden's conditions and design, like the amount of sunlight and water your chosen area receives.

https://www.nybg.org/planttalk/gardening-with-native-plants/
In a sunny garden, try combining ray flowers (daisy-like shapes) with spires and translucent, wispy grasses. Fertilize plantings in early spring with an organic fertilizer or compost. Mulch beds with any type of organic material, such as shredded leaves and fine, pine bark chips. If you live in the Northeast, here are some native plants to add

https://extension.umd.edu/resources/yard-garden/native-plants/native-plant-gardening
Linthicum Walks. Linthicum Walks is a historic home and farm complex in the Gambrills/Crofton area of Anne Arundel County. An on-site demonstration pollinator garden was planted with over 25 different native plants. The goal of the garden is to demonstrate sustainable gardening practices, the importance of pollinators, and the ecological

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/native-plants-garden-lawn-pollinators
Fourteen percent of participants sought native plants in 2019, compared to 26 percent in 2022. A native plant garden is one way individuals can help wildlife, say scientists. "Even in a small

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/gardening-for-wildlife-with-native-plants.htm
Courtesy Ted White. Native plant gardening is a fantastic way to enjoy some national park-style nature observation without ever leaving your yard, and a great way to partner with the National Park Service in preserving biodiversity. Gardening can be fun, good exercise, and many people find it gratifying to build something and see (and maybe

https://grownative.org/learn/natives-for-gardening/
The Grow Native! program helps people garden with native plants for many purposes: beauty, biodiversity, and fun. Buy native Midwestern wildflowers, trees, seeds and more from Grow Native! professional members. See a map of locations of native plant and seed retailers, or browse all plant sellers, many who sell via mail order.

https://www.usda.gov/peoples-garden/gardening-advice/why-native-species-matter
Only plants found in this country before European settlement are considered to be native to the United States. There are many benefits of landscaping and gardening with native plants including conserving water, protecting soil from erosion, and creating habitat and providing food for many different animals including birds, pollinators, and

https://www.almanac.com/why-more-gardeners-are-growing-native-plants
Native plants are the best choice for both a low-maintenance and sustainable landscape. Learn more about why native plants are so important for your garden, get a list of common plants that are native to the United States and Canada, and 10 tips on landscaping with native plants.

https://content.gardenforwildlife.com/learn/gardening-with-native-plants-for-wet-areas-from-soggy-to-stunning
By gardening with native plants for wetland areas, gardeners can create thriving ecosystems that support biodiversity, conserve water, and enhance the beauty of their landscapes. From vibrant wildflowers to graceful irises, native wetland plants offer sustainable solutions for transforming soggy spaces into vibrant sanctuaries teeming with life

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/gardening-with-native-plants.htm
Creating a native garden with seasonal interest, from spring through winter, requires careful planning and placement of long-lasting bloomers and a variety of foliage plants. For additional interest, include a focal point of some kind. If you are fortunate enough to live in an area surrounded by woods, then a woodland garden will look right at

https://www.epicgardening.com/native-plant-benefits/
Native plants are beautiful, but also have many different uses. Native plants include wildflowers, ferns, grasses, ground covers, shrubs, and trees. You can easily create your entire landscape using only natives. A well-planned native garden will be not only beautiful and diverse, but also low-maintenance and hardy. You will be able to enjoy

https://conps.org/home-2/resources/gardening-with-native-plants/
The Certified Native Plant Garden & Landscape Program is a great way to show your friends and neighbors the many benefits of using native plants! The application process is intended to encourage and support adherents to gardening and landscaping with native plants, whether they have beginning, advanced or anywhere-in-between knowledge of native

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/visual-guides/container-gardening-with-native-plants
One of the shortest of the many native sunflowers. Basal leaves form a 4-8" foliage clump. Sunflowers with orange-yellow rays and yellow disks appear on stiff flower stems 2-3' tall. Blooms from mid-summer to fall. Sun: Full sun. Water: Dry to medium. Height: 2.00 to 4.00 feet. Heuchera parviflora var.puberula.

https://www.cnps.org/gardening
Restoring nature, one garden at a time. Restoring nature, protecting pollinators, nurturing wildlife—these can all be done by you when you garden with native plants. California native plants are not only beautiful, they help save water, reduce maintenance and pesticide use, and invite beneficial pollinators. Whether your garden is in

https://www.epicgardening.com/native-plants-northwest/
The tall Oregon grape is a medium-sized evergreen shrub. This easy-to-grow plant is native to the Pacific Northwest and thrives in partial shade and moist soil. This is a great plant for a shaded woodland garden or in a shaded hedge planting. Plants will spread by rhizomes, creating a year-round wall of greenery.

https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-is-native-planting
published 14 January 2024. Native planting is somewhat of a buzz phrase in the gardening world right now - and with very good reason. Understanding the enormous benefits native plants can have not only to our own backyards, but also the local environment, is becoming increasingly vital as we all begin to experience the effects of climate change

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/recommended-native-plants-maryland
Additional resources. Publications for Gardeners | Maryland Native Plant Society (PDF) Keystone Native Plants | National Wildlife Federation (PDF) The Right Tree for Your Lawn | University of Maryland Extension Sea Grant Do Not Sell! Ornamental invasive plants to avoid with climate change (includes native plant alternatives) | University of Massachusetts, Amherst

https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/louisiana/native-plants-la/
From the Garden District in New Orleans to Baton Rouge Garden Center, Louisiana is famous for amazing green spaces filled with plant varieties. The Pelican State is home to over 2,500 native plants that thrive in the region's heat, humidity, and abundant rainfall. Discover 10 of the best native

https://grownative.org/2021/05/17/native-plant-container-gardening/
About the Author: Grow Native! Professional Member Mervin Wallace founded his Missouri Wildflowers Nursery more than 30 years ago. In addition to selling millions of native plants and thousands of pounds of native seed since he began, Mervin has inspired other native plant businesses, countless gardeners, and wildlife enthusiasts to "grow native" through his pioneering work, tremendous

https://arboretum.wisc.edu/news/arboretum-news/gardening-with-native-plants-container-gardening/
Native plant container garden. A west-facing second-floor balcony garden has cedar boxes (2 x 5 x 1.5 foot boxes along the railing and 2 x 2x 2 foot boxes along the wall of the building) with plywood liners painted with waterproof paint. Small drainage holes are drilled in the bottom of the boxes. The boxes are filled with 2 to 3 inches of

https://buckscountyherald.com/stories/designed-for-nature-garden-tour-shows-off-native-plants-bucks-county-branch-of-the-womans-national-farm-garden-association,53379
Native Plants took center stage at the 8th annual Designed for Nature Garden Tour on Saturday, June 15, sponsored by the Bucks County Branch of the Woman's National Farm & Garden Association (WNF&GA) in partnership with Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve. Guests and volunteers enjoyed five

https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2024-06-29-partnering-pollinators-butterflies-native-plant-gardening
Come out and join the discussion with Peggy Anesi, Extension Natural Resource Educator, and Diana Swanson, Lead Gardener for the Mayfield Monarch Waystation, to learn how to identify butterflies and how to garden for pollinators. Programs take place rain or shine, so be sure to dress for the weather.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-26/barmera-transition-native-garden-benefits-wellbeing-environment/104007656
Carmel Marks is among a growing number of people making a transition from traditional gardens, saying the planting of natives on her property was the self-sustaining answer she had been searching for.