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Anyone else going more native?

15 years ago

I have been doing more native planting this year. I have woods waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back behind my home. I have found a ton of plants that I have moved to my yard. I think they are wonderful.

Anyone else?

Comments (3)

mstagjd120
15 years ago
Last year I added some different coneflowers - I think those are kinda native? They are looking healthy so far. I wish I had more room.
tngreenthumb
15 years ago
Done it all my life. I grew up in the country and have been bringing native plants into the garden pretty much since I was old enough to work a shovel. My mom has several (now large) dogwoods and ferns and such that my dad brought home to her many years ago. Stuff you just can't buy anywhere.

Right now I have some ferns, bluebells, trillium, Jacob's ladder, butterfly weed, milkweed, Indian pinks, fire pinks and a few other things that were "tamed" for home garden use.
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maemae0312
15 years ago
I think I live in the wrong zone. Most of my plants are tropicals. I think I need to invest in more zone friendly plants then maybe when it is cold outside I can get my car in the garage.

Mary

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