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Have you been taken in by these fallacies about gardening with native plants?

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See how getting little decorating, cleaning and organizing tasks done can add up to a big sense of accomplishment

Bright spring foliage, pretty summer flowers, white berries in winter ... Symphoricarpos albus is a sight to behold in every season

Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty will go a long way toward keeping the peace