Native Plant Outreach
Native plants benefit our local ecosystem in several ways. Native plants have deep root systems that infiltrate rainwater, which reduces the amount of water that runs off into our storm sewer system. They also create habitat for bees and butterflies, and can be just as attractive as traditional landscaping.
Below are resources about native plants to share with your community:
Blogs
- Native Plants 101 | Download as Word Document
- Adding Native Plants to Your Garden | Download as Word Document
- Adding Native Trees to your Yard | Download as Word Document
- Mow High for a Pollinator-Friendly Lawn | Download as Word Document
- Native Trees and Shrubs for Wet Areas | Download as a Word Document
Social Media Graphics
Webinars
Conservation@Home
Landscape Design Ideas for Your Native Garden
Common Invasive Plants (and What to Plant Instead)
Plants for Sunny Areas
Planting in Shady or Wet Areas
A Garden for All Seasons
Tree Care Misconceptions
Create a Butterfly Garden
Celebrating OAKtober with a Healthy Yard
Guides
Garden Refresh: Designing a Native Plant Garden
For the Garden Refresh re-design at McDonald Farm, we created materials to inspire others to tackle native landscaping around their homes too. Take ideas from our Garden Refresh designs, webinars, and blogs below!
Garden Plans
Full Sun Garden Design
Shade and Partial Shade Garden Design
Webinars
Designing a Native Garden
Garden Refresh Revisited: Lessons Learned
Blogs
- How to Plan a Native Plant Garden | Download as Word Document
- How We Redesigned Our Native Plant Garden | Download as Word Document
- Collect Rainwater at Home | Download as Word Document
- How to Clean Up Your Native Garden This Fall | Download as Word Document
