
Why Choose Native Plants?
Adding native plants to your balcony window box, containers, townhouse garden, or large lot can significantly enhance our Chesapeake landscape, according to experts. You'll create habitats, cultivate plants producing more seeds, and provide essential nectar and food pollinators and birds need to thrive. Best of all, regardless of the size of your garden, it will feel more alive!
If you're seeking specific advice on how to get started, information on growing particular plants, suggestions for flowers in certain colors, or if you need ideas to add winter interest, explore posts for a variety of how to's, inspiration and examples. Thank you for visiting.
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In Northern Virginia, the District and Maryland, these are the best places to buy native plants for your garden, whether it's a balcony or an acre.
For most of your favorites, from azaleas to wisteria, there is a native alternative to add buzz and interest in your garden. Explore options.
Oodles of native plant and gardening advice to lead you to your own unique garden and bump up habitat in our Chesapeake Bay watershed.










































