Tagged Stories: "native plants"
Don’t deck the halls with invasive species
November 9, 2023Holiday decorations can unintentionally increase the spread of invasive species
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Native to the Chesapeake, common milkweed is a food source for over 450 insects
May 4, 2022Insects use the unpalatable compounds in milkweed plants to ensure their survival.
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Is fall the end of gardening season, or just the beginning?
September 16, 2021Cooler temperatures make fall the perfect time to plant perennials
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Growing a passion for an unusual native species
July 1, 2021Native to the Chesapeake, the passionflower is a cousin of the tropical passionfruit.
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The more the merrier when it comes to underwater grass species in the Bay
June 7, 2021A new study demonstrates how SAV biodiversity improves ecosystem health
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How to use your yard to save birds and bugs
April 23, 2021Native plants are key in supporting local wildlife
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The first blooms bring the heat
April 1, 2021Skunk cabbage has the ability to create its own warmth and serve as an early food source for pollinators.
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The buzz around buying native plants
February 24, 2021As insect and bird numbers decline, states and plant businesses take a closer look at selling invasives
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A feast for the eyes and for wildlife
February 1, 2021While other plants sleep, this plant shines
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For these rural retirees, stewardship is a pastime
October 29, 2020A couple in Pennsylvania is taking a piecemeal approach to restoring their land
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