tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post8127751458211928618..comments2023-09-16T04:58:07.261-04:00Comments on the Annandale Blog: Native seedlings on saleAnnandale Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07543558586252790593noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-50140719583893720552017-03-19T16:36:53.799-04:002017-03-19T16:36:53.799-04:00Yea!!
I can't emphasize the importance of nat...Yea!!<br /><br />I can't emphasize the importance of native plants enough! <br /><br />As Ellie said, they're easier to maintain, requiring less water and little to no fertilizers and weed killers or pesticides. They clean the air better than non-native plants, and provide much better food and shelter for a multitude of local species--all the way up, down, and across the food chain. They are the ultimate multi-purpose, one-stop-shopping accommodations that provide success for even those with brown thumbs and little time (or energy). <br /><br />Years ago, my husband and I stumbled across the National Wildlife Federation's Backyard Habitat program and were excited to find out that even our tiny townhouse plot could make a significant contribution to local critters. Your own Backyard Habitat can have a simple, natural look or a more sophisticated impact, and even if you don't want to go for certification, incorporating habitat elements (food, water, shelter, space for raising young, and sustainability) can still make a positive difference. <br /><br />You can learn more about the Backyard Habitat program at:<br /><br />http://www.nwf.org/Garden-For-Wildlife.aspx<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com