Including wildflowers and native plants in our home landscape is a popular gardening trend, and an essential part of conserving our natural resources and preserving the world's ecology. Please join me by resolving to do your part by becoming a more environmentally responsible gardener. Make the commitment to work with, rather than against, nature. Here are some tips. Native plants are those that have evolved naturally in a particular location over time.
Plants can be native to a specific site, a geographic region, or a specific continent.
You can choose to garden with native North American plants, plants that have evolved in New England, or select a local native species. Keep in mind that you will have better luck with plants that are genetically suited to your particular geographic region. Once established in your garden they won't require watering or fertilization. People and wildlife must coexist. Unfortunately, natural wildlife habitats are slowly diminishing.