Habitat loss and invasive plants are two major factors contributing to the loss of biodiversity. We can help reverse this trend by planting native trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses in our yards. Plants native to our area are vital parts of the local ecosystem, providing shelter and nesting sites as well as being a source of food and flowers to support pollinators and other insects that are in turn a food source for other animals such as birds. Just planting one native oak tree will support over 500 different species of insects! Pull out invasive and aggressive plants such as English ivy and pachysandra and replace them with native groundcovers with greater value to pollinators. Native plants make a wonderful addition to your landscaping because they are adapted to the local climate and require less maintenance once established.
To explore the options of native plants to add to your yard, go to www.choosenativeplants.com, or visit Redbud Native Plant Nursery right here in Media. On Mother’s Day weekend, Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford holds its annual wildflower, native plant and seed sale, and they have volunteers on hand to answer questions about which plants work best in your yard. You can purchase native plants throughout the season at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope and Mount Cuba Center in Delaware.
To explore the options of native plants to add to your yard, go to www.choosenativeplants.com, or visit Redbud Native Plant Nursery right here in Media. On Mother’s Day weekend, Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford holds its annual wildflower, native plant and seed sale, and they have volunteers on hand to answer questions about which plants work best in your yard. You can purchase native plants throughout the season at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope and Mount Cuba Center in Delaware.
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