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What Are the Best Native Plants to Grow in My Yard? Site Conditions, Keystones and More

December 10, 2022 by Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

For all gardeners looking to enjoy the benefits of planting native, one of the most common questions when getting started is what exactly to plant. We’ll tackle that question in this article, which ends up being a lot bigger than you might have assumed. There are actually quite a few different elements to consider when […]

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I'm Andrew, a home gardener who got fully obsessed with native plants during the pandemic and I'm now sharing my progress and what I've learned. My interests include utilizing natives in formal as well as naturalized settings, and using native trees and shrubs to support wildlife.

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