In recent years, it has been very popular for designers to design a native plant garden. There are many benefits to using native plants in your garden. These are just a few:
- They provide wildlife with a safe haven.
- They are a source of seeds, nuts and fruits for squirrels, as well as other mammals.
- Because it uses less natural resources, native garden design is more durable.
- Because they are native to the area, they don’t require any special care and can be taken out of their environment as soon as possible.
New England is able to adapt well to the native highbush Blueberry shrub ( Vaccinium corymbosum), which can thrive in wet areas, but also in normal garden soils. American witchhazel ( Hamamelis Virginiana) is a versatile plant that can grow in all kinds of conditions, from dry to dry and even partially shaded.
Highbush Blueberry shrub
The immediate impact of choosing native plants can make a difference to the local environment, which is often damaged by conventional garden design. Native garden design makes it easier to create a healthier, more sustainable environment for all local habitats.
American Witchhazel
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