Gardening with Native Plants

Gardening with native plants can be very rewarding and save you time and money in the long run. Natives generally require less water and long-term maintenance. These rewards will be greater if your garden replicates conditions similar to their native habitats.
Natives grown in "typical" garden conditions may grow very nicely for a few years, but will probably be short-lived, or may "inexplicably" die one day. Natives grown as they are in nature may live happily and healthily with little involvement by you for 3 or 4 times as many years.
Index:
Cultural Requirements
Soil Preparation & Planting
When To Plant
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