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Frequently Asked Questions

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We’ve been there. Sometimes native gardening can feel confusing (What is a cultivar? Don’t caterpillars eat all leaves?!) Explore 40+ beginner-friendly FAQs designed to answer your questions and make your native gardening journey easier.

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What are some native plants that are easy to grow from seed?
Seed-friendly and budget-friendly options
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15 Common garden plants: which plants are native?
What about tulips, daffodils, daisies...?
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Daisy vs. aster vs. chrysanthemum — what’s the difference?
Only one is native to North America
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What are some native plants that are easy to grow from seed?
Seed-friendly and budget-friendly options
tulips-nonnative-spring-favorites
15 Common garden plants: which plants are native?
What about tulips, daffodils, daisies…?
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Daisy vs. aster vs. chrysanthemum — what’s the difference?
Only one is native to North America
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What are the best native plants for a rain garden?
April showers bring…rain gardens!
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Why does seed or plant provenance matter?
Closer is better.
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Where can I buy native plants?
25+ sourcing ideas.
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Why are native plants hard to find?
We partly blame Marie Antoinette.
Insidious kudzu vines have overwhelmed this stretch of mountain woodlands near Manchester in southeastern Kentucky. Kudzu’s coiling vines eventually overwhelm and kill their hosts by blocking the sun from reaching them.
What are the most common invasive species?
Sadly, they’re everywhere.
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What native plants are deer-proof?
Limit unexpected snacking.
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Single-plant gardens: Unforgettable natives that shine solo
One and done.
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What are the best native plants for birds?
Grow your own birdseed.
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Strange, crazy, and beautiful native plants
Grow some pretty and weird.
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