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Gardening

shireen

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6. i'm a big fan of native plants

Reply to LaydeeBug (Original post)

Thu Jun 30, 2016, 02:35 AM

Jun 2016

I've been planting native wildflowers, ferns, and different groundcovers around the house that support pollinators and all life stages of native insects that form the base of the food chain for birds, reptiles and amphibians.

I'm slowly phasing out some non-native shrubs that came with the house. Next year, I'll get some native azaleas and plan to research a few other options for shrubs.

Many states have native plant societies that could help you select and find the right plants. If you're in Maryland, I highly recommend Herring Run Nursery and Chesapeake Natives.

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What are the best foundation plants for shady zone 7a? [View all] LaydeeBug Jun 2016 OP

i just do not think like that - have not for thirty years SoLeftIAmRight Jun 2016 #1

It *is* good for the soil to have foundation plants LaydeeBug Jun 2016 #2

Hydrangeas will be beautiful and there are many varieties. japple Jun 2016 #3

Not evergreen, but Japanese maples do very well under elm trees Major Nikon Jun 2016 #4

See if you like anything here. Curmudgeoness Jun 2016 #5

I love those pics... LaydeeBug Jun 2016 #8

Well, to be honest, most of this is rather invasive. Curmudgeoness Jun 2016 #9

i'm a big fan of native plants shireen Jun 2016 #6

about shade ... shireen Jun 2016 #7