The Plant Native

Native gardening

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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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What is a cultivar?
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Daisy vs. aster vs. chrysanthemum — what’s the difference?
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What are the best native plants for a rain garden?
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Why does seed or plant provenance matter?
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Where can I buy native plants?
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Why are native plants hard to find?
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?
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What native plants are deer-proof?
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Single-plant gardens: Unforgettable natives that shine solo
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What are the best native plants for birds?
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Strange, crazy, and beautiful native plants
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What are the best native trees for front yards?
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The best native plants for spring gardens
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